The assessment of the appropriateness of House or House committee decisions I would leave to the House to make. What I've said to committees is that they have the authority and the House has the authority to request documents. When they don't receive those documents, the House has certain powers, including taking steps as it did in this case. However, it is up to the House and it's up to committees to decide.
It's not going to always be appropriate, and that's what privilege recognizes: That it is a decision for the House to make.