I understand well enough. I do not claim that I had 'the right', if I had the right I would have demanded it from him, rather than let the Federation dispose of that duty.

His rights were not more important than the Empire and that is why I stand by it. Not because I dismiss his rights, but because I cannot place his before the fate of the Empire.

Thief, traitor, conspirator, honourless cur. Changes nothing, certainly not my pride.