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Congressional responses to the firing of James Comey
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President Donald Trump (R) fired Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey on May 9, 2017. Trump stated in a letter that he no longer had confidence in Comey's ability to lead the agency. This page tracks comments made by U.S. senators and House members in reaction to Comey's removal.
Background
President Donald Trump (R) fired FBI Director James Comey on May 9, 2017. Trump delivered the news to Comey in a letter, stating:[1]
| “ | While I greatly appreciate you informing me, on three separate occasions, that I am not under investigation, I nevertheless concur with the judgment of the Department of Justice that you are not able to effectively lead the bureau.[2][3] | ” |
Comey's dismissal occurred after Trump received a memo from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to Attorney General Jeff Sessions recommending Comey's removal. According to the memo, Rosenstein recommended Comey's ouster due to what Rosenstein and his colleagues viewed as mistaken actions taken by Comey during the course of the investigation into former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's private email server. Trump later stated that he had lost confidence in Comey's ability to lead the agency and had made the decision to fire Comey prior to receiving the memo. According to White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the memo was "final straw that pushed [Trump]" to remove Comey from the post.[4][5]
Comey's dismissal sparked varying responses from congressional members. Many Democrats and Republicans expressed concern over the firing in light of the FBI's ongoing investigation into Russia's involvement in the 2016 presidential election. Others supported Trump's decision, stating that he had acted within his authority as president and citing many Democrats' prior condemnations of Comey during the course of the Clinton email investigation. Comey's removal also sparked calls from a number of Democrats to appoint a special prosecutor to lead the FBI's Russia investigation.[4][5]
On May 16, 2017, The New York Times reported that Comey had penned a memo documenting a conversation in which Trump allegedly asked Comey to halt an investigation into former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. The report generated additional responses by congressional members.[6]
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Vice President Mike Pence (R); President of the Senate
According to The New York Times, Vice President Mike Pence had the following response to the firing of James Comey:
| “ | Mr. Pence strongly defended Mr. Comey’s firing as sign of Mr. Trump’s solid leadership.
'Because of the president’s decisive action yesterday to restore the confidence and trust of the American people, we have an opportunity for a new beginning with the F.B.I.,' Mr. Pence said. Mr. Pence was at the Senate on Wednesday, on standby in case he was needed to break a tie vote on a measure related to an oil and gas industry rule that Republicans are trying to repeal. The Republicans turned out to be one vote short of a tie, so Mr. Pence did not get a chance to vote. But as he left, he took questions from reporters about Mr. Comey’s firing. 'This administration is very confident that with the appointment of a new director of the F.B.I., because of the president’s strong leadership we will be able to get this nation’s leading law enforcement agency a fresh start,' he said. Mr. Pence also defended the timing of the dismissal, saying that 'it was the right decision at the right time.' Asked by a different group of reporters whether the removal was related to the Russian investigation, Mr. Pence cited the testimony on Monday of the former director of national intelligence, James R. Clapper Jr. 'There is no evidence of collusion,' Mr. Pence said.[7][3] |
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Orrin Hatch (R); President pro tempore of the Senate
According to The Hill, Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) had the following response to Comey's firing:
| “ | A spokesman for Hatch told the Salt Lake Tribune that Hatch respects Comey but 'under the troubling circumstances of the last several months, the senator believes it is time for new leadership at the FBI.'[8][3] | ” |
Republican leadership
Mitch McConnell (R); Senate Majority Leader
According to The Hill, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) had the following response to Comey's firing:
| “ | 'Our Democratic colleagues [are] complaining about the removal of an FBI director whom they themselves repeatedly and sharply criticized,' McConnell said on the Senate floor. 'That removal being done by a man, Rod Rosenstein, who they repeatedly and effusively praised.'[8][3] | ” |
John Cornyn (R), Assistant Republican Leader
According to The Hill, Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) had the following response to Comey's firing:
| “ | The Senate’s No. 2 Republican gave some of the earliest support for Trump’s decision, telling reporters that 'obviously he's been the center of controversy both among Democrats and Republicans at different times.'[8][3] | ” |
John Thune (R), GOP Conference Chair
According to KELO 1320 AM/107.9 FM in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) made the following comments regarding Comey's removal:
| “ | Senator Thune says it is ultimately a judgement call by the President, but he does have concerns.
'I think there are questions about timing that the administration and Justice Department are going to need to answer in the days ahead.' Thune says he looks forward to seeing who the President nominates to replace Comey. But Thune tells Fox News that there is bipartisan support in Congress for the President's action because there has been of loss in confidence in Comey.[9][3] |
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Roy Blunt (R), GOP Conference Vice Chair
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) released the following statement regarding Comey's firing on May 9, 2017:
| “ | Director Comey has served the country well in a number of different roles. Many, including myself, have questioned his actions more than once over the past year. I believe new leadership at the FBI will restore confidence in the organization and among the people who do the hard work to carry out its mission.[10][3] | ” |
John Barrasso (R), GOP Policy Committee Chair
In a statement to the Casper Star Tribune, U.S. Senator John Barrasso made the following comments regarding Comey's removal:
| “ | 'I may not have always agreed with Director Comey’s actions, but I am grateful for his many years of service to our country,' he said in a statement sent by his spokeswoman. 'I have full faith in the men and women of the FBI to begin rebuilding trust and confidence. All FBI investigations will continue without politics getting in the way of facts.'[11][3] | ” |
Cory Gardner (R), Republican Senatorial Committee Chair
According to The Hill, Senator Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) had the following response to Comey's ouster:
| “ | Gardner thanked Comey for his service, adding in a statement to the Denver Post that 'the next director of the FBI, like Comey, must be an independent voice for the bureau — specifically for its continued investigation into Russia’s involvement with our election process.'[8][3] | ” |
Democratic leadership
Charles Schumer (D), Senate Democratic Leader
According to The Washington Post, Senator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) made the following remarks regarding Comey's firing:
| “ | 'I told the president, Mr President, with all due respect, you’re making a big mistake,' he said at a press conference. 'The first question the administration has to answer is: Why now?'
'We know the FBI has been looking into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia. Were these investigations getting too close to home for the president? 'Mr. Rosenstein, America depends on you to restore faith in our criminal justice system, which is going to be badly shattered after the administration’s actions. 'They fired Sally Yates. They fired Preet Bhahra. And they fired James Comey, the very man leading he investigation. This does not seem to be a coincidence. 'Any person that he appoints will be concerned that he will meet the same fate as Director Comey. 'The American people need to have faith that an investigation as serious as this one is being led impartially. 'If Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein does not appoint an independent prosecutor, every American will rightly suspect that the decision to fire Director Comey was part of a cover-up.'[12][3] |
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According to Fox News, Schumer made the following comments following reports that Comey had penned a memo documenting a conversation in which Trump allegedly asked Comey to halt an investigation into former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn:
| “ | 'The only way out is a special prosecutor,' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on the Senate floor Wednesday morning.[13][3] | ” |
Dick Durbin (D), Senate Democratic Whip
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) released the following statement regarding Comey's removal on May 9, 2017:
| “ | The termination and removal of James Comey as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation raises the critical question as to whether the FBI investigation of Russian interference in the last presidential campaign will continue and as to whether the investigation of any collusion or involvement by the Trump campaign will also be investigated by the FBI. Any attempt to stop or undermine this FBI investigation would raise grave constitutional issues. Under these circumstances, I renew my call for an independent counsel and a special commission to fully investigate the Russian interference. We await clarification by the White House as soon as possible as to whether this investigation will continue and whether it will have a credible leader so that we know it will have a just outcome.[14][3] | ” |
Patty Murray (D), Assistant Democratic Leader
Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) issued the following comments on Comey's firing via Twitter:
Comey's firing underscores the need for a special prosecutor to examine the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia. The public deserves the truth.
— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) May 10, 2017
Debbie Stabenow (D), Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Chair
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) spoke with Michigan Radio regarding Comey's firing on May 10, 2017:
| “ | 'This is stunning and flies in the face of the Constitution in terms of accountability and checks and balances,” Stabenow said. “The President of the United States should not be able to do that.'
She said the timing of this firing raises big questions. 'I mean, the idea after they fired Sally Yates when she raised the concerns about the National Security Advisor Flynn and his inappropriate relationship with Russia, and then now to fire the FBI director a little over a day before he was going to testify – tomorrow he was going to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee,' she said. 'And so, they fire him right before he was going to do that, and we know that they have been ramping up the investigation.'[15][3] |
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Joe Manchin (D), Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Vice Chair
According to The Washington Post, Senator Manchin (D-W.Va.) made the following comments regarding Comey's firing:
| “ | Manchin said the firing would 'not impede the committee’s investigation' into Russia and the election. He wanted to know more about why the firing took place, but brushed off a question about whether the president had abused his power.
'I can’t say whether it was right or wrong, but it’s very shocking,' Manchin said of Comey’s firing. 'He got involved a political campaign. There’s a lot of blame and there were a lot of high emotions.'[12][3] |
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Elizabeth Warren (D), Democratic Conference Vice Chair
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) made the following comments regarding the firing of James Comey via Twitter:
It’s time for Congress to get their heads out of the sand. @realDonaldTrump cannot pick the person to continue this critical investigation.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) May 9, 2017
But does anyone seriously believe @realDonaldTrump fired the top person investigating his ties to Russia because he was unfair to Hillary?
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) May 9, 2017
Mark Warner (D), Democratic Conference Vice Chair
U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) released the following statement regarding Comey's removal on May 9, 2017:
| “ | The President’s actions today are shocking. It is deeply troubling that the President has fired the FBI director during an active counterintelligence investigation into improper contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia.
The administration insists there’s no ‘there there,’ yet President Trump has so far fired the acting Attorney General, nearly every U.S. attorney, and now the Director of the FBI. In addition, this President’s choice for Attorney General has been forced to recuse himself, and the National Security Advisor has resigned, as a result of undisclosed contacts with Russian officials. Now more than ever, it is vital that our ongoing investigation is completed in a credible and bipartisan way. We also need to hear directly from former Director Comey about the FBI investigation and related events. The President’s actions today make it clear to me that a Special Counsel also must be appointed. That’s the only way the American people will be able to trust the results of any DOJ investigation. The only way this Administration can begin to demonstrate a commitment to the rule of law, which has so far been sorely lacking, is to cooperate fully with the ongoing congressional investigations and to support the appointment of an independent special counsel.[16] [3] |
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Tammy Baldwin (D), Secretary of the Democratic Conference
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) released the following statement regarding Comey's firing on May 9, 2017:
| “ | The President’s firing of the FBI Director comes at a time when the agency is actively investigating whether members of President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election. This law enforcement investigation must continue.
Russia attacked our democracy and the American people deserve answers. President Trump’s decision to make this move tonight is an attack on the rule of law and raises more questions that demand answers. Firing the FBI Director does not place the White House, the President, or his campaign above the law. The Senate Intelligence Committee must continue their bipartisan investigation because Congress has a responsibility to get to the bottom of this in a transparent way. We also need a special prosecutor to lead a comprehensive and independent investigation that follows all the facts wherever they lead.[17][3] |
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Amy Klobuchar (D), Democratic Steering Committee Chair
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) issued the following statement regarding Comey's dismissal on May 9, 2017:
| “ | The dismissal of the FBI Director raises serious questions, especially as Trump campaign officials are under investigation by the FBI. The American people deserve the facts and to know that decisions made by the Department of Justice are based on those facts, no matter who and no matter what they might lead to. This is clear: We need an independent commission and a special prosecutor to get to the bottom of Russian interference in our election.[18] [3] | ” |
Bernie Sanders (I), Chair of Outreach
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement regarding Comey's firing on May 9, 2017:
| “ | Donald Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey raises serious questions about what his administration is hiding. Why did President Trump fire the person leading the investigation into possible collusion between his campaign and the Russian government? I find it deeply troubling that this decision comes a day after damning testimony by former acting Attorney General Sally Yates on Russia’s ties to the Trump campaign and just days before Comey was scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
President Trump has repeatedly taken steps to kill inquiries into Russia’s involvement in the U.S. election. It is clear that whomever President Trump handpicks to lead the FBI will not be able to objectively carry out this investigation. We need an independent investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.[19][3] |
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Chris Van Hollen (D), Democratic Senatorial Committee Chair
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen released the following statement regarding Comey's firing on May 9, 2017:
| “ | Firing FBI Director Comey has the foul stench of an attempt to stop an ongoing investigation into collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians. We know that the Russians interfered in our election. We know that every intelligence agency concluded that Russia interfered on behalf of Donald Trump. And we know that Director Comey was investigating potential collusion between Donald Trump’s associates and Russia. While I’ve long had concerns about Director Comey, it’s shocking that the Justice Department and the White House would blatantly interfere in an ongoing and very active investigation by firing him. Congress must continue its work to investigate possible collusion, but the timing of Director Comey’s firing requires that the Justice Department immediately appoint a special prosecutor in order to reinstall confidence in our justice system and in our intelligence agencies.[20][3] | ” |
Senators by state
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| Click below to find U.S. senators' comments about the firing of James Comey | |
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| State | State |
| Alabama | Montana |
| Alaska | Nebraska |
| Arizona | Nevada |
| Arkansas | New Hampshire |
| California | New Jersey |
| Colorado | New Mexico |
| Connecticut | New York |
| Delaware | North Carolina |
| Florida | North Dakota |
| Georgia | Ohio |
| Hawaii | Oklahoma |
| Idaho | Oregon |
| Illinois | Pennsylvania |
| Indiana | Rhode Island |
| Iowa | South Carolina |
| Kansas | South Dakota |
| Kentucky | Tennessee |
| Louisiana | Texas |
| Maine | Utah |
| Maryland | Vermont |
| Massachusetts | Virginia |
| Michigan | Washington |
| Minnesota | West Virginia |
| Mississippi | Wisconsin |
| Missouri | Wyoming |
House leadership
House leadership
Paul Ryan (R); Speaker of the House
According to Politico, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) made the following comments regarding the firing of James Comey:
| “ | 'The truth is that James Comey, who is a worthwhile, dedicated public servant, had basically lost the confidence of a lot of Republicans, a lot of Democrats, based on his conduct, his actions and some of the comments he had made. And most importantly, he had lost the confidence of the president,' Ryan told Fox News’ Bret Baier.
Ryan also said 'the president was looking at a situation where you had senior Justice Department officials losing confidence.' 'Trump] does not want to see the FBI in disarray,' he continued. 'He wants to see the FBI running and moving well.'[21][3] |
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According to Fox News, Ryan made the following comments following reports that Comey had penned a memo documenting a conversation in which Trump allegedly asked Comey to halt an investigation into former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn:
| “ | 'We need the facts,' Ryan said.
Speaking to reporters, Ryan backed House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz’s request overnight to see the apparent February memo where Comey made these claims, along with other documents. The House speaker said Congress should also hear from Comey himself. He asked why, if Comey indeed made such a request as alleged, he did not take action at the time. 'There are a lot of unanswered questions,' Ryan said.[13][3] |
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Republican leadership
Kevin McCarthy (R); House Majority Leader
According to Politico, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) made the following comments regarding Comey's firing:
| “ | McCarthy (R-Calif.), broaching the subject for the first time since Comey's ouster late Tuesday afternoon, said the director had drawn politics into the bureau by acting beyond the reach of his role.
'I would argue that Comey made the FBI political,' he said. 'That’s probably not the place to be.' McCarthy added that Comey had made himself 'a household name,' something he argued no FBI director should do. The House majority leader also defended the president's right to dismiss Comey from the bureau's top spot. 'You serve at the pleasure [of the president],' he said, referring to Comey, and added, 'For the good of the FBI and the country, it’s probably a good decision. So let’s move on.' The California representative also echoed the words of the White House that Comey had lost the confidence of his administration. 'If you lose trust, you gotta change,' he said. 'I know there’s no perfect time for it ... it sure comes down to trust and morale.'[22][3] |
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McCarthy speaking to POLITICO on the firing
of James Comey, May 10, 2017
Steve Scalise (R); House Majority Whip
As of May 11, 2017, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) had not commented publicly on the firing of James Comey.
Democratic leadership
Nancy Pelosi (D); House Minority Leader
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) released the following statement regarding Comey's dismissal on May 10, 2017:
| “ | The President’s sudden and brazen firing of the FBI Director raises the ghosts of some of the worst Executive Branch abuses. We cannot stand by and watch a coverup of the possible collusion with a hostile foreign power to undermine American democracy.
The interests of justice demand Congress act immediately to create an independent, bipartisan commission to pursue the Trump-Russia investigation free from the Administration’s attempts to silence it.[23][3] |
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According to The Atlantic, Pelosi made the following comments following reports that Comey had penned a memo documenting a conversation in which Trump allegedly asked Comey to halt an investigation into former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn:
| “ | House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said in a statement that if the reports are true, at best 'Trump has committed a grave abuse of power,' or 'at worst, he has obstructed justice.'[6][3] | ” |
Steny Hoyer (D); House Minority Whip
House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding Comey's firing on May 9, 2017:
| “ | For the President to fire the head of a law enforcement agency investigating his own campaign's ties to a foreign adversary - one proven to have sought to sway the election in his favor - is deeply troubling and raises serious questions. President Trump needs to explain exactly why he dismissed FBI Director Comey and provide Congress and the American people with a full accounting and justification for this move. It must be determined whether there was any political motivation or conflict of interest underlying this decision. Congress has a responsibility to seek answers.[24][3] | ” |
House members by state
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| Alabama | Montana |
| Alaska | Nebraska |
| Arizona | Nevada |
| Arkansas | New Hampshire |
| California | New Jersey |
| Colorado | New Mexico |
| Connecticut | New York |
| Delaware | North Carolina |
| Florida | North Dakota |
| Georgia | Ohio |
| Hawaii | Oklahoma |
| Idaho | Oregon |
| Illinois | Pennsylvania |
| Indiana | Rhode Island |
| Iowa | South Carolina |
| Kansas | South Dakota |
| Kentucky | Tennessee |
| Louisiana | Texas |
| Maine | Utah |
| Maryland | Vermont |
| Massachusetts | Virginia |
| Michigan | Washington |
| Minnesota | West Virginia |
| Mississippi | Wisconsin |
| Missouri | Wyoming |
Analysis
The following chart aggregates the responses of U.S. senators to Comey's removal into four categories: support, oppose, neutral, and no comment. Responses were categorized by Ballotpedia staff as of May 12, 2017.
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See also
- Donald Trump firing of FBI Director James Comey, 2017-2018
- House Intelligence Committee investigation on Russian activity in 2016 presidential election
- Hillary Clinton email investigation
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The New York Times, "F.B.I. Director James Comey Is Fired by Trump," May 9, 2017
- ↑ USA Today, "Full text of Trump's letter telling Comey he's fired," May 9, 2017
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 CNN, "Trump: I was going to fire Comey regardless of DOJ recommendation," May 11, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 NPR, "'I Will Be Fine,' Comey Reportedly Tells FBI Agents In Farewell Letter," May 10, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Atlantic, "The House Demands to See the Comey Memos," May 16, 2017
- ↑ The New York Times, "The Latest on Comey: ‘He Was Not Doing a Good Job,’ Trump Says," May 10, 2017
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 The Hill, "GOP senators on Comey firing: Where they stand," May 10, 2017
- ↑ KELO 1320 AM/107.9 FM, "Thune, Rounds have concerns about Comey firing," May 10, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, "Blunt Statement on Comey," May 9, 2017
- ↑ Star Valley Independent, "Wyoming’s Congressional Delegation issues responses to dismissal of FBI Director," May 11, 2017
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 The Washington Post, "Comey firing: Reaction from members of Congress on FBI director’s dismissal," May 9, 2017
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 FOX News, "Paul Ryan on Comey memo: 'We need the facts,'" May 17, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, "Durbin Statement On Removal Of FBI Director James Comey," May 9, 2017
- ↑ Michigan Radio, "Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow on firing of FBI Director James Comey," May 10, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senator Mark Warner, "Vice Chairman Warner on Firing of FBI Director James Comey," May 9, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, "U.S. SENATOR TAMMY BALDWIN STATEMENT ON THE FIRING OF FBI DIRECTOR COMEY," May 9, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, "Klobuchar on Dismissal of FBI Director James Comey," May 9, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, "Sanders Statement on the firing of James Comey," May 9, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, "Van Hollen Statement on Firing of FBI Director Comey," May 9, 2017
- ↑ Politico, "Breaking silence, Ryan backs Trump on Comey firing," May 10, 2017
- ↑ Politico, "McCarthy defends Comey ouster: He 'made the FBI political,'" May 10, 2017
- ↑ House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, "Pelosi Statement on President Trump Firing FBI Director Comey," May 10, 2017
- ↑ House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, "Hoyer Statement on the Firing of FBI Director James Comey," May 9, 2017