So the Deputies are all sent to the hearing (ports) so their bosses

[BR_Parkway]

can maintain that they knew nothing about the deal until it was done?

Is that how Rummy, Shrub and Snow are all saying they didn't know anything?

[Crazy Dave]

1. They knew nothing until

One of those infamous "Washington Leaks" got out there and jeopardized American security :sarcasm:

[blm]

2. They all started to claim they knew nothing AFTER Kerry sent the letter to

Snow demanding full disclosure of all the documentation for the approval process.

[Skidmore]

3. Too bad the nation couldn't see Chertoff's ugly mug before

a committee yet again. I hope someone calls attention to this blatant act of stagecraft.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. Didn't you get the memo? Delegate all responsibility.

[tanyev]

5. Plausible Deniability. It's the GOP SOP.