[ClearCase_guy]

On the other hand, by claiming access to secrets that cannot be divulged, he enjoys the political luxury of making seemingly credible statements without having to back them up.

"I have here a list of 300 Communists employed by the State Dept." Now, this sort of thing can get you into trouble, if you're a Republican. But a Democrat ... it's no big deal.

[windchime]

"I have here a list of 300 Communists employed by the State Dept."


Yeah, yeah. I know. You can't tell us who they are because you got the material while serving on a select intelligence committee and the list is 'secret'.