Comey Is Willing To Testify Before Lawmakers But

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Comey Is Willing To Testify Before Lawmakers But Only in Public

Source: Slate

There was a bit of head-scratching in Washington Friday afternoon when senators revealed that ousted FBI Director James Comey had declined an invitation to speak before a closed session of the Senate Intelligence Committee next Tuesday. But the New York Times hears word that it wasnt testifying that Comey objected to, but rather that he wants his testimony to be open to the public.

That could be a way for Comey to protect himself and make sure what he says is accurately reflected considering it seems pretty obvious any testimony from a closed hearing would be quickly leaked to the press.

Read more: http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/0...ublic.html

Good.

Here's another source: http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/f...lic-report

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