...it is a longstanding principle that sitting national security advisers do not testify before the Congress.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rice states it is a principle that sitting national security advisers do not testify before Congress.
- In plain terms
- She says advisers in office usually do not testify in Congress.
- What can you take from it?
- Officeholders may have protocols against public testimony.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should advisers be exempt from testimony?
- Why is this rule in place?
Another view
This rule may limit public accountability for advisers.
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