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uponit7771

(90,339 posts)
1. K&R, being a functionary isn't enough in Mueller's position. I'm still not cool with telling ...
Tue Jun 18, 2019, 09:01 PM
Jun 2019

... congress he's not going to answer questions outside of the report.

Nevermypresident

(781 posts)
2. My read (and others) on the situation, especially after reading his report and seeing his press
Tue Jun 18, 2019, 09:02 PM
Jun 2019

conference is: He laid out the approx. 10 different instances of Obstruction in his report. Because of the DOJ memo (can't indict a sitting prez), he put the ball in Congress' court for them to decide whether to use the remedy the Constitution affords them. My impression was that he thinks the report speaks for himself.

Nevertheless, I certainly wish he would to testify now. My opinion is the Schiff will probably have to issue a subpoena. I do think Mueller will comply if subpoened.

I'm not happy about it.

AJT

(5,240 posts)
4. Perhaps he wants to be subpoenaed. It will cover him when he's accused
Tue Jun 18, 2019, 09:38 PM
Jun 2019

of being politically motivated to testify.

mopinko

(70,104 posts)
6. michael wolf says he is afraid of blowing up the govt.
Tue Jun 18, 2019, 10:33 PM
Jun 2019

he said mueller basically was trying to get the truth out w/o poking the rabid psycho bear. that he was truly frightened, and didnt think it should come from him.

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