Judge Ito asked prosecutor Christopher Darden if the prosecution was ready to proceed. Darden confirmed readiness and they moved forward, with a brief exchange about whether exhibits needed to be brought up first.
# 1 THE COURT: All right. Thank you, Miss Clark. Mr. Darden, are you ready to proceed?
# 2 MR. DARDEN: Well, there's no better time than right now, your Honor.
KEY QUOTE # 3 THE COURT: All right.
# 5 THE COURT: I just wanted to know if you wanted some exhibits brought up. But if you're ready to go--
# 6 MR. DARDEN: I'm ready to go.
# 7 THE COURT: Thank you, sir. Proceed.