I respectfully suggest that you are missing the point. O'Neill will AGREE with Rood, on the point that there was not a numerically superior enemy, nor was there intense enemy fire, when Kerry turned to beach his boat. With regard to the details surrounding the single VC, O'Neill will say the details matter not, the material point of contention is the numerically superior enemy, and on that point Rood and the Swiftees are in perfect harmony.
That is so much more effective, and pleasant, than attacking Rood. Plus, it is accurate!
Fox: Wallace is really questioning Hurley about Kerry/Cambodia. Hurley: John Kerry WAS in Cambodia on a different night, came under fire 3 times, no signs saying welcome to Cambodia, etc. Records? No, I have Kerry's word. HAHA