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Congresswoman Jenkins' Statement on the Removal of FBI Director James Comey

Statement

Date: May 10, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Executive Branch Criminal Justice

Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement regarding the removal of FBI Director James Comey:

"The President has every legal authority to remove the Director of the FBI. However, the timing of this removal is concerning and raises questions that need to be answered as there are too many conflicting reports within the Administration. In regard to the Russian inquiry, I have full faith in the men and women of the FBI, along with those in the House and Senate Intelligence Committee, to continue to perform their investigative duties. They are some of our nation's best and brightest and are true professionals. It is my hope that the next FBI Director will be a strong independent voice, who continues the legacy of the FBI as being one of the top intelligence agencies in the world."


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