The independence of the Committee on the Judiciary in my judgment would be threatened by a mandatory independent counsel law, and I think it should be pointed out that the Justice Department has had no trouble investigating and indicting Members of Congress, when necessary, under existing law. There may be some circumstances where an independent counsel is needed. There may be times when they have a relationship, that Member of Congress does, with an executive branch official. Then it is appropriate----
Daniel Glickman: “The independence of the Committee on the Judiciary in my judgment would be threatened by a mandatory independent counsel…”
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Glickman discusses concerns about the impact of a mandatory independent counsel law on the Judiciary Committee's independence.
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