If that is the case--they've made the argument here that the staffers are not appearing--I question the relevance of going the subpoena route. Why wouldn't we have gone back to the Speaker, saying that these witnesses are not going to appear? The Speaker is in charge of this realm. Why would we not go back to the Speaker, saying that these people will not appear? Is it not his responsibility, then, to rule on that?
On June 8th, 2010. See this statement in context.