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Former FBI director James Comey, who was fired Tuesday by President Donald Trump, sent a farewell letter Wednesday to the bureau's staff and his friends.
In the letter, obtained by ABC News, Comey concedes that the commander in chief has the right to do as he sees fit. "I have long believed that a President can fire an FBI Director for any reason, or for no reason at all," he writes.
Comey also seems to be at peace about the surprise dismissal, writing, "I'm not going to spend time on the decision or the way it was executed. I hope you won't either. It is done, and I will be fine, although I will miss you and the mission deeply."
Below, the letter in its entirety:
To all:
I have long believed that a President can fire an FBI Director for any reason, or for no reason at all. I'm not going to spend time on the decision or the way it was executed. I hope you won't either. It is done, and I will be fine, although I will miss you and the mission deeply.
I have said to you before that, in times of turbulence, the American people should see the FBI as a rock of competence, honesty, and independence. What makes leaving the FBI hard is the nature and quality of its people, who together make it that rock for America.
It is very hard to leave a group of people who are committed only to doing the right thing. My hope is that you will continue to live our values and the mission of protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution. If you do that, you too will be sad when you leave, and the American people will be safer.
Working with you has been one of the great joys of my life. Thank you for that gift.
Jim Comey
originally posted by: BlueAjah
Has Hillary Clinton chimed in yet? I have not seen anything so far.
I am really curious to see if she will stick with the script that has been distributed for the Dems.
I think it would be hard for her considering she has consistently criticized Comey.
originally posted by: BlueAjah
a reply to: Xcathdra
It seems like it is certain they will reopen the investigation. The wording of Rosenstein's letter makes it inevitable.
I can see why Comey had to go in order to do that.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
originally posted by: BlueAjah
a reply to: Xcathdra
It seems like it is certain they will reopen the investigation. The wording of Rosenstein's letter makes it inevitable.
I can see why Comey had to go in order to do that.
Possibly... I know the Inspector General review of Comey / Lynches actions ares still being investigated so all of that might hinge on the results of the IG.
It would make things easier in terms of reopening that and other scandals if the IG concludes Comey / Lynch acted improperly.
Jonathan WeismanVerified account @jonathanweisman 54m54 minutes ago
The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”
originally posted by: marg6043
a reply to: Wookiep
Now that Comey is gone we may find out a lot more about what the Obama administration was doing on the America people and the targeting of certain political figures.
The cover up of Hillary and her gang will come up too.
These people right now are probably full of Prozac and anti depressants and looking for a Russia to take them in when they start running away from the US.To avoid prosecution.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
The next phase is starting -
Jonathan WeismanVerified account @jonathanweisman 54m54 minutes ago
The president, Mr. Comey told associates, was “outside the realm of normal,” even “crazy.”