Robert H. Jackson

“ Decision at this time is not urged as a favor to Eisler. If only his interests were involved, they might well be forfeited by his flight. But t is due to Congress and to future witnesses before its committees that we hand down a final decision. I therefore dissent from an expedient that lends added credence to Eisler's petition, which I think is without legal merit. I do not think we can run away from the case just because Eisler has. ”

“ The Rules of this Court provide that we shall grant a petition for review here only where there are 'special and important reasons therefor.' They limit such cases to those that present 'a question of general importance * * * which has not been, but should be, settled by this court.' Rule 38, 28 U.S.C.A. (Emphasis supplied.) ”