Political Quotes

Mike Pence: “Let me be very clear that the president's decision to accept the recommendation of the deputy attorney general and the…”

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.
Said by
Mike Pence
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

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

Share

More from Mike Pence

Jun 22, 2026

Maximum pressure worked. America’s military strength worked. The blockade worked. Iran came to the table because the regime’s existence teetered on a knife’s edge.

foxnews.com
Jul 7, 2026

Truly Treasure in Heaven to see this godly man of faith set free.

foxnews.com
Jun 23, 2026

It smacks of the kind of appeasement the president rightly rejected during our first term.

foxnews.com
Jun 22, 2026

The president deserves tremendous credit for taking the fight directly to Tehran, and every American should welcome the prospect of peace.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation