Republicans Never Testify Under Oath Today, Alberto Gonzalez appeared before congress to explain why unathorized wiretappings of American citizens isn't illegal. He wasn't sworn in under oath. When the oil industry executives testified before congress earlier this winter about their windfall profits, guess what? They weren't sworn in under oath. When the president testified before the 9/11 committee, he needed Dick Cheney to hold his hand in a closed-door session... A session that wasn't sworn in under oath. When Barry Bonds testified before congress about steroid use... Suprise, suprise...The black professional athlete was sworn in!