[KJacob]

Gee it is not as though Bush has an actual job that demands a lot of his time. I mean Clinton and Gore have plenty of time on their hands unless you consider "bashing America" to be a full time job.

[GraniteStateConservative]

He signed the legislation that created the commission. He knew at that time that he'd need to co-operate with the commission and that it was likely that he'd be asked to be interviewed and that people on his national security staff would be asked. He spends time for political events and events honoring various people and groups. He finds time for that. And Cheney's schedule would be even more free. The issue is that they are going to have to defend this decision and it is not easy to defend to the public.