Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 20, 2018
I would hope if there's any effort to obstruct the investigation like the firing of Rod Rosenstein, that Congress would pass a bill in stating the independent counsel law that would protect Bob Mueller.
Said by
Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Expressing hope for congressional action to protect the Mueller investigation if Rosenstein is fired.

Share

More from Adam Schiff

Aug 2, 2026

It's critical that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and with full transparency and oversight, but removing billions in federal funding from another California project is not the right approach.

cbsnews.com
Jul 28, 2026

We respectfully urge the Commission to evaluate these renewal applications based solely on the factual record and the governing statutory standard, free from political considerations.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

For such serious allegations, a DOJ dedicated to enforcing the law — regardless of the political affiliation of its Attorney General — would likely insist on criminal charges and a civil penalty, not simply a settlement that is a cost of…

cbsnews.com
Jun 27, 2026

I’m proud to join Senators Kelly and Luján in introducing legislation that will mitigate transportation barriers and facilitate the removal of hazardous fuels materials from the forest floor.

lujan.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation