One of the profound takeaways of the last couple of days is we really do need an independent commission here because the public at the end of the day needs to have confidence that someone has done a thorough investigation, untainted by political considerations.
On the recordMarch 23, 2017
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Adam Schiff emphasizes the need for an independent commission to ensure public confidence in the investigation.
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