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John McCain: I don't believe that is sufficient rational for removing the director of the FBI. And I regret that it's happened. We…

On the recordMay 9, 2017
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.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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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.

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