We’re going through the airport police audio tape of their interview with Sen. Larry Craig following his arrest. Among the highlights:
Officer: Well, you’re not being truthful with me. You’re not being truthful with me, Senator. I’m real disappointed in you right now. . . .
Then a little later:
Officer: Okay, sir. We deal with people who lie to us every day.
Craig: I’m sure you do.
Officer: I’m sure you do to [sic] sir.
Craig: And gentleman so do I.
By the end, it’s hard to tell whether the officer’s “disappointment” is the stuff of interrogation room tactics or genuine:
Officer: Okay. Then it was your left hand. I saw it with my own eyes.
Craig: All right, you saw something that didn’t happen.
Officer: Embarrassing, embarrassing. No wonder why we’re going down the tubes. Anything to add?
Craig: Uh, no.
Shortly thereafter, the interview concludes.
