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Robert Mueller spoke publicly about the Russia investigation today for the first time since being appointed special counsel in May 2017. Below are Mueller s full remarks, as delivered at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., on May 29, 2019.Good morning everyone and thank you for being here.Two ye
stanley cup ars ago the acting attorney general asked me to serve as special counsel and he created the special counsel s office. The appointment order directed the office to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. This included investigating any links or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated with the Trump campaign.Now I have not spoken publicly
stanley cup during our investigation. I am speaking out today because our investigation is complete, the attorney general has made the report on our investigation largely public. We are formally closing the special counsel s office. And as well I m resigning from the Department of Justice to return to private life.I ll make a few remarks about the results of our work. But beyond these
stanley quencher few remarks it is important that the office s written work speak for itself. Let me begin where the appointment order begins and that is interference in the 2016 presidential election. As alleged by the grand jury in an indictment, Russian intelligence officers who were part of the Russian military launched a concerted attack on our political system.The indictment alleges that they used sophisticated cyber technique Oome Column: Didn t Vote For Obama Get Ready, It s Gonna Be Bumpy
With the House Judiciary Committee holdinga hearing on presidential pardons this Thursday, Rep. Lamar Smith R-Texas wantsformer President Bill Clintonto testify before the panel.Smith sent this letter to Clinton today: March 26, 2007The Honorable William J. Clinton55 West 125thStreetNew York, NY 10027Dear President Clinton: The House Committee on the Judiciary s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, andHomeland Security will hold a hearing on Thursday, March 29, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. in room2141 of the Rayburn House Office Building on
stanley kaffeebecher the appropriate use of the presidential pardonauthority. I would like to inquire as to your availability to testify at this hearing.As you know, Article II, section 2, of the U.S. Constitution gives the President theauthority to grant clemency, commutation, or remission of fines for offenses against the UnitedStates. The Framers chose to vest unfettered clemency power in the President, rejecting
stanley cup attemptsto share this authority with Congress. Despite this plenary authority, presidents are not immune from criticism, congressionaloversight, and even attempts to restrict the pardon authority for what may be seen ascontroversial grants of clemency or commutation. In recent years, various presidential pardonshave fallen under harsh criticism.You are no stranger to controversial pardons, most notably the pardon of Marc Rich onyour last day in office. I can think of no better person than you to speak on this is
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