Critical Care (1997)

Edward Herrmann: Robert Payne

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• Robert Payne : Before we prepare a case it is absolutely essential that we know the truth, so that we can teach our witnesses to articulate truth to our best advantage.

• Robert Payne : Have you ever been cross-examined?

  Dr. Werner Ernst : No, never.

  Robert Payne : Cross-examination can be a very unpleasant experience. Telling lies successfully is almost impossible. Lies change. The truth does not change. If an honest witness gets confused, he need only remember the truth and cling to it. A witness who is lying cannot cling to the truth. Changes appear. A good lawyer confronts those changes. Things get worse. Panic sets in. Lying under oath is perjury. Perjury is a serious crime. It can be a devastating experience.

  Dr. Werner Ernst : I understand.

  Robert Payne : One more thing. If Felicia Potter's attorney calls you to testify, I will be cross-examining you.

• Robert Payne : You should also be aware that in any litigation conducted by competent attorneys, the truth will come out. It's only a question of time.