Political Quotes

“last night, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as a special counsel to oversee the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 elections. This was a very good first step. Mr. Rosenstein has done the right thing. I applaud his decision for both its correctness and its courage. A special counsel was much called for in this situation. Former Director Mueller is the right kind of individual for the job. I now have significantly greater confidence that the investigation will follow the facts wherever they lead. Additionally, as special counsel, Mr. Mueller must have broad latitude to pursue the Russia investigation. In the appointment order, it stipulates that the special counsel is authorized to investigate ``any matters that arose or may arise directly from this investigation.'' That is a really important power, given recent reports about an active FBI investigation into General Flynn. I am heartened by the news of Mr. Mueller's appointment, but it in no way diminishes the need for Congress to play an active role in helping to get to the bottom of recent events. Intelligence Committee Chairman Burr and Ranking Member Warner should still pursue the congressional investigation into these matters with just as much vigor. That investigation has been proceeding in a bipartisan way, and it absolutely should continue as such. We should still seek testimony from Mr.…”