Barbara Mikulski actually said...

There is no attempt here to muzzle, stifle any Senator from asking any line of questions.

People do have a right to know. People have a right to say their voices. That is why we responded.

I think the intel community, which is primarily particularly a DOD civilian force--you need that flexibility.

I have been urging my colleagues that before they draw a conclusion and go public with that conclusion, they first learn about the counterte...