Why did Sandy Berger do such a stupid thing?

What he did is tough to figure out, but as near as I can see, he stole five copies of the same memo, each of which had handwritten notes from five different people. The notes could have said anything from: Wanna have lunch? to Monica L=hot babe, to Take Immediate action, but, as the Bible says:

The wicked flee when no man pursueth.

I also find it difficult to believe that he cut them up with scissors. Didn't the man own a shredder? You can buy one with its own wastebasket at Staples. $19.95. Plus tax, where applicable. Free delivery.