"Part of our secret success is that we always had open discourse with staff...."
I guess he forgot to add the relevant words "when we get found out and only after the event, forced to or if circumstances require it".
These words show how the company interprets the word integrity in dealings with the staff as well as Senators and the public.
I once heard a Supreme Court Judge call a CEO completely devoid of corporate morality, so these things are important if you get into the right forum. Hopefully one day they will have the benefit of this Judges experience.