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McVeigh: I think we know exactly what we're going to tell them, but we're going to save it for court. Judge Matsch doesn't want this tried in the press, and I agree with that. But I believe in offsetting the demonization characteristics they put out. I believe that it is an accurate response and a just response.
TIME: Can you tell us this then: If you weren't in Oklahoma City the morning of the bombing, where were you?
McVeigh: I can't tell you. We're saving that for trial.
TIME: What do you think about Janet Reno's and President Clinton's calling for the death penalty for the suspects in the bombing before the investigation had been completed?
McVeigh: I thought it was awfully hypocritical, especially because in some ways, the government was responsible for doing it. I thought she was playing both sides of the fence.
TIME: What would be your principal complaint about the FBI?
McVeigh: Their actions in Waco, Texas, were wrong. And I'm not fixated on Waco. It's a very good example of things they have done. Like leaks of false allegations. If I could meet with FBI Director Louis Freeh, I would tell him we better order out pizza because it's going to be a lengthy meeting.
TIME: We understand you've seen a psychiatrist in the past eight weeks.
McVeigh: In the last couple of weeks. The conditions were getting to me. A camera 20 hours a day on you, and then you have a guy sitting 4 or 5 ft. away from you. I'm in a 15-ft. by 15-ft. cage. You can't run. You can't do sit-ups. There is no other way to vent. I had no way of getting rid of my stress.
TIME: Why don't you come out and maintain your innocence?
McVeigh: I have, and I've said I'm not guilty.