Byron Dorgan: “This so-called commission cannot possibly be a commission held in much respect if the selection as the cochair is a…”

“This so-called commission cannot possibly be a commission held in much respect if the selection as the cochair is a fierce partisan whose exploits are described at least in part in this book. Incidentally, I think the question should rest with the judicial system, Why has this not been investigated? I know of no investigation in the judicial system with respect to what is alleged with respect to the activity of Mr. Silberman. This country needs an impartial, independent, aggressive investigation of what happened with respect to our intelligence. As I indicated, our safety and security depend on intelligence getting it right with respect to protecting us against the next terrorist attack. That is why this is so important. I personally plan to support and aggressively speak in favor of a truly independent commission. We need a commission. It needs to be independent. It needs to be cochaired by people who do not have a partisan agenda.”