"Follow the Money"...
That used to be the rallying cry...
Now its more like...
"What did they know, and when did they know it?"
Stop and think on this for a second...
Who actually wants him to come in and testify before Congress...
And who does not?
Place the two answers under which particular question...
Your two answers are: Republicans, or, Democrats
Remember also, that if it is a question of national security, the testimony can be held in a closed classified session, without anyone in the media and public knowing what was discussed...
Those kinds of hearings take place all the friggin' time up there...There is nothing different about this, other than the implications of "stupidity" being discovered and acted upon...
Specifically, someones future Presidential candidacy would be in jeopardy, or seriously damaged...
(H.R.C.; a.k.a. "Thunder Thighs")
But you need to protect that over the security of this country.../sarcasm...
I wish I could write a book about what I did in the service...But I signed that non-disclosure document saying I got to take it to the grave...Y'all would like that stuff too, very entertaining...
I suspect the case here in the on going war on terror that this officer and others in his unit are working within that limitation and it'll be up to powers above em vs their own decision.
This is NOT like a presstitute not giving up a source...totally different thing.
Just my opinion based on a few personal experiences of course....
As to your comments...Remember also, that if it is a question of national security, the testimony can be held in a closed classified session, without anyone in the media and public knowing what was discussed...
That is not entirely a true statement in every case. The Executive branch has the authority to keep it from even a closed secure session of all congressional committiees if the president deems such capable of grave damage to national security.
Congresscritters and critics of GW and such will have a sh*tfit but it happens.....
Stay safe !!