A good point. I didn't see much of those Chinagate hearings, but do remember that John Glenn was the ranking Rat and Ol' Fred was the chairman. I also remember that Glenn was shamefully partisan, and really vocal about it. I don't know how much Thompson could have done, but I suspect he could have done -- and said -- much more.
Glenn's shilling for Clintooooon to obtain a dadgummed space ride was disgraceful.
But Thompson just flat rolled over. If there's anything we don't need, it's a president who won't fight for what he wants. I think Rudy would do that in spades.