a key way to ensure that no one is or should be above the law is to ensure that the President is not above the law by preventing him from firing someone appointed to investigate hi...
the rule of law requires that those who are governed and those who govern both be bound by the law.
I hope to question you today about your views on rule of law, separation of powers, Presidential power.
I wish you would join us in calling for an FBI investigation for 1 week to clear or confirm some of these allegations.
The quote that jumped out at me was, 'Brett was a sloppy drunk, and I know because I drank with him.'
Put yourself in our shoes for a moment, if you would, Judge, and I know that is asking a lot of you in this setting.
You said in your opening that rule of law means taking allegations seriously, and I agree with that.
I wish we could have provided for you a more thorough hearing today.
To me that is just far too low a standard for the conduct of boys and men in our country.
I am grateful you came forward, and I am thankful for your courage, which set an important example.
I think asking for the FBI to investigate this matter thoroughly was not asking too much.