John McCain actually said...

I don't believe that is sufficient rational for removing the director of the FBI. And I regret that it's happened. We have a lot of issues and challenges and this just diverts a lot of that attention.

Context

John McCain critiques the rationale given for Comey's firing, indicating it is insufficient and expressing regret over the situation diverting attention from other important issues.

05/09/2017

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