Scotty00 has the right idea-look to Congress and not just Mineta.

However, in this case it is a distiction without a difference. Mineta was on the House Transportation Committee for 21 years and was Chairman for eight years prior to his being named Transportation Secretary.

I strongly believe that members of Congress who have been on the various intelligence committees should resign and give others a chance. Will others do better? I don't know but they can't do worse and at least we won't have incumbents justifying their ineffective efforts of the past.