Intense scrutiny, he said, "would be drawn to the proceedings both legally and politically from around the world".
The subsequent court proceedings – both in their scale and the liberal use of pre-trial detention – proved bitterly controversial.
The Speaker emerged from the proceedings both stronger and in the same place: about to be snookered by Clinton on the Republican tax-cut bill.
The public is kept fully informed of the trial proceedings, both in newspapers and on state television, which is the most powerful means of official propaganda.
"In the course of the proceedings both parties will be invited to submit positions including any evidence with regard to the final reports of the investigatory chamber and they may request a hearing".
Although Bakiyev lauded the election proceedings, both local and international observers expressed concern about reports of widespread violations, including purchased votes and the elimination of opposition candidates from the election.
