That is why I am asking the reporter who reported his words. So he can ask the question to the general or to the Congressional reps that grill the general. He p

That is why I am asking the reporter who reported his words. So he can ask the question to the general or to the Congressional reps that grill the general. He posted his email, so I asked him. Reporters have privileged access to executive branch and interact with Congress all the time. They help filter out the noise and get to substance of matters. Also, getting the media more involved in technical matters and getting them to ask more detailed questions from HN's discussion would benefit us all as a country (at least for us Americans and our allies).