is a terrific lawyer.  I notice that Bush kicked her off in 2004, probably because Rita speaks her mind.  She was a senior partner at Stroock, my former firm, when I was just an associate. In fact, she

I worked on several matters for her.  She's brilliant, and an expert in international law.  She certainly isn't a neocon, nor is she a lap dog. For a tiny lady, she always took over a room when she walked in. I am sure that the neocons  loathed her.

I'm glad for her that she no longer has to put up with the idiots.  And yes, she COULD give a constitutional analysis if asked, and I can't imagine Rita going along with the eavesdropping plan, which I bet is why she is no longer a member.  Too bad - if the President had kept her on, she might have introduced him to reality.