he speaks from authority and from classified information, and if he is allowed to, then it means the Govt/MEA have given him the 'go-ahead'....so let him speak. He is not meant to strike emotional chords or pander to moods; he is a professional and hence one of his jobs is to make a point, which he is doing!!
So quit berating him, he deserves his role, try getting through the IAS/IFS before casting asperation on the NSA....got that dude?