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Rep. Lieu Statement on Appointment of Special Prosecutor for Russia Investigation

Statement

By: Ted Lieu
By: Ted Lieu
Date: May 17, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs Government Operations Elections

Representative Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) has issued the following statement in light of the news that the Justice Department is appointing former FBI Director Robert Mueller as a special counsel to investigate Russia's involvement in the 2016 presidential election. Last week, Mr. Lieu - along with Representatives Kathleen Rice and Stacey Plaskett - sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein formally requesting the appointment of a Special Counsel. The Representatives -- all former prosecutors -- believed Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations compelled Mr. Rosenstein to appoint a Special Counsel.

"Today is a good day for American Democracy. Thank you Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein for following the law."


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