Today Congressman Henry Waxman has asked George Tenet to testify before his investigations committee in the House.
Now, for practical purposes, George Tenet's promotional book tour could well end up under oath, since whatever he says could now be the subject of congressional investigation.
Who fixed the intelligence? Were there any non-government emails involving pre-war Iraq intel or other potential areas of wrongdoing?
Did any officials lie about pre-war intel or torture before Congress? Did Tenet or Al Gonzales participate in illegal torture programs or draft legal opinions or executive orders on matters that violate commonly accepted law?
While watching Tenet attack Cheney and Rice has its entertainment value, it is obscene for George Tenet to make a small fortune from a book about a tragic and misbegotten war he was so instrumental in starting.
Tenet should donate his profits from the book to programs supporting wounded troops.
Henry Waxman should be applauded for doing a brilliant job as Chairman and being one of the great standout leaders in the new Congress.
I raise these and other matters in a piece I wrote, published today, which can be read on the pundit blog of The Hill.
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