Pelosi Statement on Director Comey’s Senate Testimony

Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee:

"Director Comey's resolute testimony detailed the frightening reality of President Trump's contempt for justice.  President Trump's concerted and inexcusable effort to shut down the FBI's investigation of his cronies' ties to Russia disgraces the Office of the President.  

"Instead of protecting our democracy from Putin, President Trump worked relentlessly to obstruct the investigation of Michael Flynn and his campaign's possible collusion with Russia.  Nothing less than the integrity and security of our democracy is at stake.

"With investigations inside the Justice Department and inside the Congress, we need an outside independent commission as well.  It is clear the special counsel must be supplemented with an outside independent commission to get the facts about Trump officials' conduct and the full extent of Russia's interference."