Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story Of Blackwater And The Unsung Heroes Of TheWar On Terror - Plot & Excerpts
Everyone on my team was still trying to make heads or tails of the news from Nisour Square days earlier. And we weren’t the only ones. The shooting had barely stopped when another letter arrived at our offices from Congressman Waxman, announcing a new hearing on Blackwater in front of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Apparently sensing that February show trial on contractor cost-effectiveness hadn’t landed the haymaker he’d intended, Waxman saw in Nisour Square a new flank to attack. “The hearing will focus on the mission and performance of Blackwater USA and its affiliated companies in Iraq and Afghanistan,” read my invitation to testify. “One question that will be examined is whether the government’s heavy reliance on private security contractors is serving U.S. interests in Iraq. Another question will be whether the specific conduct of your company has advanced or impeded U.S. efforts.” I stared at that letter for quite a while. I knew that Waxman had long been known for getting his man—as long as it fit his agenda.
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