We're going to be discussing the President's decision to withdraw, but to do so from Northeast Syria in a way that makes sure that ISIS is defeated and is not able to revive itself.
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I think the interesting question is if Mueller decides that there is information sufficient to indict the president can he do so?
There are statutes of limitations and other things that would otherwise kick in and defend the president and immunize them from all potential criminal liability.
I think the indictment of the very least has to happen.
But suppose there were an indictment and the president says, 'I actually have other things to do'. So, we would suspend the statute of limitations and wait until the president is out of office.
It's particularly hard for him, though, to make this claim, because he is a self-described strict constructionist.
The public record of Whitaker demonstrates day and day out, this is someone who should not be our nation's chief law enforcement officer.
This is not someone who should be in charge of our law enforcement apparatus at all.
My dashboard warning light was clearly on. And I think that was the case with all of us in the intelligence committee.
Good governance practices and anti-corruption efforts are critical to ensuring the DRC holds credible elections on December 23, 2018.
It is critical that the process for organizing elections on December 23, 2018, be conducted in a credible, transparent manner.
Credible elections on December 23, 2018, as scheduled, are critical to averting violence and improving the overall human rights climate in the country.
I am extremely concerned that actions such as restrictions on public rallies, meetings, and demonstrations, not to mention the arbitrary arrests and the continued detention of opposition figures and civil society activists, will undermine…
If confirmed, my top policy priority will be supporting a credible process that enables the Congolese people to peacefully and democratically elect their next president on December 23, 2018.
I thank my good friend especially for his work on this bill and for his friendship and for our continuing work together. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.
This is just an opportunity to drive a wedge among us. Again, to sow doubt, discord and discontent about the advocacy of our institutions, about the rule of law.
The first objective of the Russians was to sow doubt, discord and discontent in this country and they have succeeded to a fairly well capitalizing and exploiting the polarization and divisiveness in this country.
The general assault on truth and those institutions that depend on truth... is dangerous to any democracy, particularly this one.