Whoever okayed these hearings now is working for the opposition. It's nearly criminal to be dissecting strategy when there are men and women fighting and dying in Iraq.
Rice is no doubt a good person, but she did not come across as strong and confident. She hesitated. She stammered. Her head nodded in agreement when she was asked loaded questions. KEEP YOUR HEAD STILL! You're not supposed to be sympathizing with the interrogator; you're supposed to shut him up with your intelligent command of the interview.
Enough defense. If gas is $3/gallon this summer, Bush is toast. And I can't take another four years of the dimwits and their godless agenda.