Political Quotes

“The report on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, more commonly known as the Mueller report, outlines efforts by the Russian Government to manipulate the United States election system and directly attack American democracy. It outlines alleged coordination between individuals associated with one camp and Russia to influence our election. It also documents multiple instances of potential obstruction of justice. The report has been mischaracterized and spun in inappropriate ways in the Halls of Congress and within the media. In reality, the report documents widespread activities undertaken by many in positions of power that were at best unethical and at worst illegal. But you don't have to take my word for it. Instead, listen to the following examples taken directly from the report and judge for yourself. I am going to begin with a quote from the Mueller report and then invite my colleagues to also simply read from the document, which the American people should know can be downloaded for free from the Department of Justice website. ``The evidence we obtained about the President's actions and intent present difficult issues that would need to be resolved if we were making a traditional prosecutorial judgment. At the same time, if we had confidence after a thorough investigation of the facts that the President clearly did not commit obstruction of justice, we would so state.…”