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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 9:56:34 GMT -6
The Deputy Attorney General, Rod Rosenstein, is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee today in a routine oversight hearing regarding the Special Counsel's investigation (typically the Attorney General would do this, but AG Sessions is recused from all matters pertaining to the Russia investigation).
To summarize the hearing so far: The Republican members of the commitee don't understand how the law works and are really mad that Rosenstein won't behave like a political hack. Rep Jerry Nadler strongly dislikes Donald Trump.
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 9:59:13 GMT -6
The DAG also made clear to the committee that current laws and regulations would not permit him to appoint a special counsel to investigate Hillary's emails, Uranium-One, Fusion GPS, etc.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 9:59:44 GMT -6
I am following, thanks lady!
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 9:59:45 GMT -6
did the Republicans in congress all get together and decide to universally mispronounce Mueller's name? It's really annoying.
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 13, 2017 10:00:48 GMT -6
did Chabot (Shabot?) just ask if all the team members should have come with MAGA jerseys? LOL
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 13, 2017 10:02:20 GMT -6
I am getting a HUGE lady crush on Rep Jackson-Lee. Shes amazing.
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:03:45 GMT -6
Rep Jackson-Lee asked if there are protections in place for the special counsel and whether the DAG, himself, will protect Mueller.
Rosenstein says that he will not take any action to fire Mueller unless he does something unlawful
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:05:52 GMT -6
eehhhhh. I appreciate Ms. Jackson-Lee for standing up for Trump's accusers but I don't think sexual assault is an FBI issue? She wants the DAG to commit to giving the accusers a forum for speaking out and pursuing justice. That's not really under DOJ command. They are free to file law suits though.
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:07:36 GMT -6
Darrel Issa wants to make sure that Trump's accusers get their ID's checked if they file formal charges? Thefuq?
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:09:02 GMT -6
Rosestein can not comment on the Strzok text messages bc they were uncovered as part of the IG's investigation, which is not yet complete.
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:09:36 GMT -6
I am getting a HUGE lady crush on Rep Jackson-Lee. Shes amazing. she is. She always has our backs at Moms Demand Action.
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:10:44 GMT -6
Rosenstein: the OSC isn't looking for wrongdoing, "They're looking for the truth."
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 13, 2017 10:10:55 GMT -6
So this is going to be the right saying that everything is tainted and horrible with the investigation because HILLARY and the left will actually try and fact find. Good times.
We need bingo boards
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 13, 2017 10:12:21 GMT -6
YOUR TIME IS UP ISSA..
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:13:15 GMT -6
Issa: since one guy on the investigation had a bias, we should probably shut the whole thing down, eh?
Rosenstein: well, no, we fired the guy whose bias was evident. That's kind of all we can do? Stop making assumptions?
(that is all paraphrasing, obv)
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:14:25 GMT -6
So this is going to be the right saying that everything is tainted and horrible with the investigation because HILLARY and the left will actually try and fact find. Good times. We need bingo boards he kept saying "evidence of wrongdoing." There is NO evidence of wrongdoing. There is only evidence of sentient individuals in a free democracy having political opinions.
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 13, 2017 10:14:39 GMT -6
We REALLY need to go over Muellers qualifications...AGAIN
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:15:00 GMT -6
Now Rosenstein is giving a bio on Mueller and sounds pretty pissed off at the attacks on his honor
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:15:44 GMT -6
Rep Cohen: Everybody on both sides of the aisle liked and respected Mueller until he started arresting Trump's friends.
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:16:53 GMT -6
Rosenstein: Some of the finest people I know serve in the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 13, 2017 10:19:38 GMT -6
We need to start taping interviews with suspects. Because now the GOP doesnt know what was said in the interviews.
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:21:14 GMT -6
IT'S NOT M-YOO-LUR IT's MULL-ER
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:22:03 GMT -6
Steve King, basically: I am shocked that an FBI agent would be involved in multiple things that took place at the FBI
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 13, 2017 10:22:36 GMT -6
King took pictures (with his iphone/obamaphone) of the tv. About Strzok text messages (I think)
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:23:20 GMT -6
nice try, Rep King. When Peter Strzok's girlfriend said that his job is to protect the country, it's really not fair to assume that she meant he should do so through corrupt or illegal actions. It probably meant that passionate patriots belong in the FBI. But, you know, keep on being you.
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 13, 2017 10:24:40 GMT -6
Was the president included in this investigation?
Well DUH is what Rosenstein really wants to say.
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:27:31 GMT -6
Rep Hank Johnson: Would it be appropriate for POTUS to comment on an ongoing investigation?
Rosenstein: It's not appropriate for me to comment on that. My job is to make sure that there isn't any undue influence on our investigations.
Johnson: ....including attempted influence by the president, who considers himself the chief law enforcement officer in the country...
Rosenstein: Well, presidents in the past have commented on ongoing investigations.
Johnson: Has POTUS made any request to you to speed up or stop the investigation?
Rosenstein: weeellllllllll Obama did it once?
Johnson: Dude, answer my question
Rosenstein: Shan't.
Johnson: u srs?
Rosenstein: I have not received any improper orders. But it's not appropriate for me to discuss my conversations with POTUS.
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:28:55 GMT -6
Johnson: Are you afraid of president Trump firing you?
Rosenstein: I am not.
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 13, 2017 10:30:19 GMT -6
Do you stand behind firing Comey? Yes
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Post by dc2london on Dec 13, 2017 10:30:54 GMT -6
Louie Gohmert wants Comey's memos to be claimed as DOJ property. Then they can call him a LEAKERRRRRRRR
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