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David Cicilline: “I think in part you have to consider the source of those criticisms. This is an attorney general who recused himself for…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2018
I think in part you have to consider the source of those criticisms. This is an attorney general who recused himself for an investigation that resulted in the appointment of a special counsel who has indicted a number of individuals, charged a number of individuals, who is leading a very serious investigation of the president's campaign and potential collusion with the Russians as well as obstruction of justice.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline reflects on the context of Trump's criticisms of Sessions, linking it to the ongoing investigation into Russian collusion.

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