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On the recordJune 15, 2017
Let me be very clear that the president's decision to accept the recommendation of the deputy attorney general and the attorney general to remove Director Comey as the head of the FBI was based solely and exclusively on his commitment to the best interests of the American people.
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Mike Pence
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Pence clarifies that Trump's decision to fire Comey was based on recommendations from his advisors.

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