It is entirely appropriate for members of Congress to raise questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of our intelligence and national security system without fear that they'll be tagged with the red badge of Benedict Arnold. But for any formal inquiry to be seen as credible and professional, it must place a high premium on statesmanship rather than political opportunism.

... The American people care little for the senseless finger-pointing they see today from their elected officials. They are equally unimpressed with the attempt to silence voices of legitimate criticism with Cassandra-like forecasts of inevitable doom.