[His cold smile lifts when he raises his eyes to the ceiling.]

Hardly. All people seek to extend and change social influence. You strove to make the judiciary independent in line with your own goals, you fostered belief in an idealogy that had negative consequences for the minority.

[He returns his focus to his drink and takes his time having another sip. Telling her about the Dent Act will be wonderful. Why, the thought's already putting a smile on his face!]

Clearly being in the trade I am more helpful with it than most.

[By which he means, well, you, Rachel.]