Ok, either I missed this program or it wasn't shown here (yet). I tried to find!!!!
So forgive me for not having the feelings I see projected here. Condi is so great, so strong, I can't see how her not appearing in person can do anything but help. It would be an 'in your face'. It would have everyone's attention. After all, Rumsfeld, Powell and Tenet have appeared in person. Condi is as strong as they.
I have spent the last 3 days catching up with the C-Span hearings. I feel we have stated our case well. Condi will, imo, will be the final word. Please educate me to what I'm missing and where I'm wrong.
Condi not testifying under oath or in public is a separation of powers thing.She was appointed by the President,not subject to Congressional confirmation as Cabinet officers are.
The Executive branch is preserving the right of the President to be advised,no holds barred, without Congressional oversight.He does not wish to set a precedent.
The Commission is a child of the Congress,done to satisfy the 911 families and for the dems to take their shots at this administration.The chair and co chair want to take out the partisan bias in the final report.I wish them good luck.