07/22/2009
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"The President's actions have the potential to undermine that confidence, and that should be deeply concerning no matter which political party you belong to."
"The President's decision to remove Director Comey was related to this investigation. And that is truly unacceptable."
"An independent special counsel must be appointed."
"It is important to restate the critical importance of protecting the independence and integrity of Federal law enforcement."