objections to camera, recording equipment or anything if
they are here on assignment covering the case.

Otherwise, we have an official court reporter
here present, and she’s taking down the transcript, no
other recording devices and no other cameras.

MR. MERRETT: The only thing that I would make
clear for the record is that obviously what the Court
proposes is judicial licensure of the press which is
obviously not a concept contemplated under the First
Amendment.

THE COURT: Well, I’m not going to debate it
with you. I want the record real clear. I’m not licensing
any press. They’re always welcome in my chambers.

MR. MERRETT: Yes.

THE COURT: Do you want her to read back what I

said previously? You’re giving me that dumb look, and I

thought maybe it’s just something you’re missing in what I

said.

If you can show me that he’s a member of the
media on assignment, he’s going to go write a story or
something, certainly, that’s fine.

MR. MERRETT: I would call him to the stand.

(Thereupon, the oath was administered to the
witness by the Court.)

MR. MERRETT: May I inquire?