Bush made sure that the 9/11 Commission was set up with 5 Republicans and 5 Democrats as 9/11 Commissioners, and made sure the rules were written so that no subpoena could be issued without the approval of at least 6 commissioners.

He also made sure that Zelicow was appointed the staff director in spite of the fact that Zelicow and Rice had not only worked together but had written a book together. It is clear Zelicow sabotage much critical information from ever reaching the 9/11 Commission.