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On the recordJune 7, 2017
Well, my sense is, if he recused himself, he should have recused himself and not had anything to do with that decision.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concern over Jeff Sessions' involvement in Comey's firing despite his recusal.

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