This committee is uniquely suited to investigate Russia's interference in the 2016 elections. The American people need to understand the facts behind your action. Why did you decide publicly, to publicly announce, FBI's recommendations that the Department of Justice not pursue criminal charges? You have described it as a choice between a bad decision and a worse decision.
Did the president's request for loyalty, your impression, let the one-on-one dinner of January 27th was and I quote “at least in part” an effort to create some patronage relationship and March 30th phone call asking what you could do to lift the cloud of Russia investigation in any way alter your approach of the FBI's investigation into general Flynn or the broader investigation into Russia, and possible links to the campaign? In your opinion did potential Russian efforts to establish a link with individuals in the Trump orbit rise to the level we could define as collusion or was it a counter-intelligence concern? There's been a significant public speculation about your decision-making related to the Clinton email investigation. There are several outstanding issues not addressed in your statement that I hope you'll clear up for the American people today. Only then will we as a nation be able to move forward and to put this episode to rest. This sign-up form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. You can unsubscribe at any time and you can contact us here. We will establish the facts separate from rampant speculation and lay them out for the American people to make their own judgment.īy signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or updates from POLITICO and you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. Our experienced staff is interviewing all relevant parties and some of the most sensitive intelligence in our country's possession. These interactions also highlight the importance of the committee's ongoing investigation. The American people need to hear your side of the story, just as they need to hear the president's descriptions of events. Your statement also provides texture and context to your interactions with the president, from your vantage point, and outlines a strained relationship. I very much appreciate your candor, and I think it's helpful as we work through to determine the ultimate truth behind possible Russian interference in the 2016 elections. It clearly lays out your understanding of those discussions, actions you took following each conversation and your state of mind. I very much appreciate your candor, and I think it provides helpful details surrounding your interactions with the president. Yesterday, I read with interest your statement for the record, and I think it provides some helpful details surrounding your interactions with the president. Jim, allegations have been swirling in the press for the last several weeks and today is your opportunity to set the record straight. This hearing represents part of that effort. Part of our mission, beyond the oversight we continue to provide to the intelligence community and its activities, is to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence exists to certify for the other 85 members of the United States Senate and the American people that the intelligence community is operating lawfully, and has the necessary authorities and tools to accomplish its mission, and keep America safe.
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