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Originally Posted by aceventura3
In the course of an investigation testimony under oath is not the normal initial request. Normally an investigation will start with simply talking to the parties or taking an informal statement from the people involved. Congress chose not to take that course, they instead made the choice of being confrontational. Not wise in my opinion.
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When Congress conducts legislative hearings to seek input on crafting new legislation, they generally do not require testifying under oath.
When Congress conducts oversight hearings to review the performance of the Exec Branch in carrying out existing legislation, they ALWAYS require testifying under oath, starting with the initial meetings with Congressional staff prior to the hearings.