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On the recordJanuary 28, 2018
This is designed to undermine the FBI, undermine the Department of Justice, create uncertainty and doubt about the professionalism of the people of the bureau.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Schiff describes the intent behind the Republican memo as an effort to discredit the FBI and DOJ.

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