Edgar Bergen The role of Osama 's son - in - law has been exaggerated . Abu Ghaith took on the role of spokesman of al Qaeda at the time of the 9/11 attacks , but that did n't mean that he had any operational role in them or even knew they were going to happen . He says it 's a good thing he will be tried in New York , not sent to Guantanamo . New York courts have a perfect record of convicting al Qaeda members since 9/11 , he says . Bergen : Hardly anything has been accomplished by Guantanamo military panels .
Edgar Bergen The role of Osama 's son - in - law has been exaggerated . He says it 's a good thing he will be tried in New York , not sent to Guantanamo . New York courts have a perfect record of convicting al Qaeda members since 9/11 , he says . Bergen : Hardly anything has been accomplished by Guantanamo military panels .