Posted on 04/18/2018 12:26:00 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Washington, DC – Rep. Ron DeSantis (FL-06) today sent a letter, along with several colleagues, to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and US Attorney John Huber, asking them to investigate several Obama-era officials for potential violation(s) of federal statutes. These officials include former FBI Director James Comey, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, former Acting Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe, FBI Agent Peter Strzok and FBI Counsel Lisa Page, among others.
Read the criminal referral here. The following members have joined DeSantis in this call for equal application of the law: Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Dave Brat (VA-07), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Jody Hice (GA-10), Todd Rokita (IN-04), Claudia Tenney (NY-22), and Ted Yoho (FL-03).
“The political elite are not immune from the rule of law, and those in positions of high authority should be treated the same as any other American,” DeSantis said. “If former officials, including Hillary Clinton and James Comey, broke the law then they need to be held accountable. We ask that the Department of Justice move swiftly to ensure that violations of federal statutes by high officials are identified and prosecuted.”
“The American people are tired of the Clintons and their friends being held to a different standard than the rest of us. They want justice done,” Brat said. “I hope the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation can investigate these claims and learn where laws were broken and respond accordingly.”
“Justice must be handed down fairly and equally, especially if you are in a position of trust and authority. I believe we must look into the multiple wrongdoings of government officials during the 2016 Presidential Campaign to guarantee to the American people that justice matters,” said Duncan.
“The investigations into the Hillary Clinton and the Presidential Campaign revealed egregious levels of misconduct and mishandling of sensitive information,” said Gosar. “The actions of these government officials outlined in our letter point to evidence of corruption and possible treason. It’s time these unelected bureaucrats stop hiding behind their titles and start being held to the same standards as every other American.”
“Justice must be blind, not partisan. We must conduct a thorough investigation into the potential abuses of power for politically motivated reasons committed by Justice Department and FBI officials. The American people deserve the truth, and if necessary, our justice system must be held accountable to the very same laws it is charged to enforce,” Harris said.
“While I will continue to call for the appointment of a second special counsel, I’m pleased that Attorney General Jeff Sessions has taken the critical first step in directing U.S. Attorney John Huber to delve deeper into the abuse and misconduct at the DOJ and FBI. Together with fellow House members, I’m asking Attorney General Sessions, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and U.S. Attorney John Huber to specifically examine potential criminal wrongdoing by several individuals, including, but not limited to, James Comey, Hillary Clinton, Loretta Lynch, and others. At the end of the day, we have a responsibility to ensure equal justice under the law – without exception,” said Hice.
“We are a country of laws, and we cannot allow those in high authority positions in government who flagrantly violate our laws walk away without fully answering to the American people,” said Rokita. “That is why I fully support Rep. DeSantis’s call for an investigation against officials who have disregarded our federal statutes.”
“Obama-era officials in the Justice Department have failed the American people,” Tenney said. “Through their negligence, Hillary Clinton and her allies have yet to be held accountable for potential serious violations of our federal laws. This lack of oversight and transparency empowers the bad behavior of the corrupt political class and it’s why the American people have lost trust in those who have taken an oath to honorably serve them. The political class must be treated as any other American citizen. Enforcing subpoenas detailed in this letter will ensure officials are finally held accountable for their actions.”
“The people who serve in the highest levels of government should not be immune to justice,” said Yoho. It is important that we fight corruption at all levels to protect the American people and the institutions that serve them.”
Members of Congress sending letters to other members of Congress is not real exciting or useful, but I commend their effort which at least helps to raise awareness that it’s not just about Stormy.
Will Sessions wake up?
Just the pay for play, and selling U.S. assets under Clinton/Obozo admin. should be enough to build the gallows.
Only symbolic .... And only a Referral .... There is no way in Hell the Swamp will allow these deities to be convicted of anything .... Even if there has to be a few high profile Arkancides ... They just won’t let this happen
Will they send a second referral in a few months after nothing happens with this one?
>>All of these high crimes have been staring Jeff “the rat bastard” Sessions in the face for over a year. He should have been empaneling grand juries but he’s busy helping mueller run his special counsel coup against Trump.<<
The Sessions cheerleader squad on this forum has been rather silent of late, but your post just might arouse them to launch another assault.
How’s that Nunes deadline coming along?
>>Where is the McCabe perjury indictments Sessions?<<
Can’t answer any questions right now, he’s taking his nap.
>>Will Sessions wake up?<<
Sure he will, just as soon as Mueller needs him for something.
Sessions butt lickers here were shocked Mulehead’s team raided
Cohen, Trumps personal lawyer.
Many believed Mulehead was working to help Trump.
Why they would believe that, who knows.
One thing certain. They were very wrong.
This letter is a Criminal Referral from several members of Congress to the Attorney General, Director of the FBI, and a Special Prosecutor assigned to Uranium One and Crooked Hillary's email scandal.
McCabe got the maximum penalty for lying under oath - termination. As crazy as that sounds, it's accurate.
I won’t hold my breath.
While they're at it they could go after unlawful collusion (espionage) between House Democrats and Paki Intelligence Services.
(who am I kidding?)
By the looks of it, no
If I was in New York, and a Trump aide, I would leave now and have someone else pack up my furniture.
It sounds very crazy to me.
They are criminal referrals and it's addressed to the mcgoo who should have prosecuted people many months ago.
Still waiting for action after Grassley's criminal referral a couple of months ago.
“If anyone says the secret word tonight
the duck will fly down and pay out a hundred dollars.”
My secret word is “MassSuicides”. Do I get the hundred bucks?
Not sure what you are talking about. Lying under oath is a crime. McCabe should be prosecuted.
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