That Russia is issuing statements like this and we all know the truth underlying it is the problem. Regarding Bout. They don't say he's innocent. They say he go

That Russia is issuing statements like this and we all know the truth underlying it is the problem. Regarding Bout. They don't say he's innocent. They say he got disproportionate sentencing and an unfair trial. That's certainly a far position to hold in a debate on the topic given the sordid history of the US working with Bout when it's been convenient and then when he's served his usefulness out he is tried and jailed and in that trial is not permitted to leverage evidence of US complicity with his business dealings.