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In reply to the discussion: History called for Robert Mueller to stand up for his country. [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(48,964 posts)25. I quoted them above. But here's another quote from his statement today for you to read
Referring to the DoJ's official determination (this DoJ under this AG (and previous AG)):
So that was justice department policy. Those were the principles under which we operated and from them we concluded that we would not reach a determination one way or the other about whether the president committed a crime. That is the offices -- that is the offices final position, and we will not comment on any other conclusions or hypotheticals about the president. We conducted an independent criminal investigation and reported the results to the attorney general. As required by department regulations. [...]
... because, as Mueller explicitly says earlier in his statement, innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Then he explicitly says he makes his own decisions.
Now I hope and expect this to be the only time that I will speak to you in this manner. I am making that decision myself. No one has told me whether I can or should testify or speak further about this matter.
His study of the law and regulations make him feel he is bound. He spends lots of time in his statement saying 'I am bound by this and I am bound by that'. The only way to read that is 'Do your job! I've gone as far as I possibly can!'
Now, you can disagree with him on his reading of law and regulation and you can disagree with him on his conclusions about what to do about them, but you can't say he doesn't operate with integrity.
There has been discussion about an appearance before congress. Any testimony from this office would not go beyond our report. It contains our findings and analysis and the reasons for the decisions we made. We chose those words carefully and the work speaks for itself. And the report is my testimony. I would not provide information beyond that which is already public in any appearance before congress.
He explicitly is not going to get into allegations that a defendant has no defense in court against. Not while testifying, not while at a podium.
He is not going to talk about the pee tape. Sorry.
In addition, access to our underlying work product is being decided in a process that does not involve our office.
This could not be clearer! Congress, especially the House, get access to that work product! Do what you are doing now, arguing in court to get access.
Couple this with his mention of the unindicted co-conspirator sitting ( "sitting president" ) in the Office.
Triple this with his part about "the constitution requires [requires][REQUIRES] a process other than the criminal justice system to formally accuse a sitting president of wrong doing." That process is impeachment. Mueller says it is required when it is credible to formally accuse "wrong doing".
Mueller chooses his words carefully.
So beyond what I have said here today, and what is contained in our written work, I do not believe it is appropriate for me to speak further about the investigation or to comment on the actions of the justice department or congress. [...]
Sorry, but I trust Mueller's reading of the law and appropriateness (his shorthand for what he feels he is obligated to do/say/not-do/not-say.
I will close by reiterating the central allegation of our indictments that there were multiple, systematic efforts to interference in our election. That allegation deserves the attention of every American. Thank you.
"ATTENTION OF EVERY AMERICAN"
That means:
Wake up!
Don't fall asleep!
It's not over! My bit is over but it is not over!
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History called for Robert Mueller to stand up for his country. [View all]
Jakes Progress
May 2019
OP
I think he is braver than most people on this forum. You weren't listening.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#3
As a prosecuter he can't legally say that. Mueller is a prosecuter with integrity.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#10
I'm watching FAUX News now and they're doing THIS EXACT THING !! Mueller's presser was damning
uponit7771
May 2019
#20
Wrong: Mueller to Congress: "I can't legally indict the sitter. You have every right to impeach"
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#18
Wrong: Mueller to Congress: "I can't legally indict the sitter. You have every right to impeach"
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#17
Mueller said what was in the transcript quote, you can't call HIS OWN WORDS wrong. He said
uponit7771
May 2019
#19
Wrong. I called HIS words CORRECT. Plus he said he'd go but legally could only testify his report.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#21
I quoted them above. But here's another quote from his statement today for you to read
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#25
Wrong: Mueller to Congress: "I can't legally indict the sitter. You have every right to impeach"
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#22
False, Mueller said he wasn't going to provide information "...in any appearance before congress"
uponit7771
May 2019
#24
Re (breaking it down for you) "I can't legally indict the sitter. You have every right to impeach"
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#28
More specifically - under current DOJ policy I can't indict. It's still not a matter settled
PoliticAverse
May 2019
#26
Yes, and he didn't by name address Congress. Thus: Obvious paraphrase. See also this post
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#30
You've got nothing but a full court press on the use of quote marks. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#42
So you'd rather spend your time attacking me repeatedly on quote marks than tRump.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#50
Nonsense. You got nothing, public opinion is Mueller was clear: Impeach. But you got "quotes".
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#49
Stop with the personal attacks. I am not "trumpian" or "like trump". . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#68
Answered 26 hours ago. You more interested in banging quote marks than reading the thread.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#51
He did his job and went home. The republicans will trot him out again when he's needed.
jalan48
May 2019
#43
Complete misread. Mueller is angry that Barr lied about the report & being dragged out in public.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#55
He said what is now the most famous line from the statement. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#70
Give up pimping your thread. Mueller directly contradicted Barr. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2019
#75
Mueller knows better than anyone about trumps crimes. he could have been a hero for the history book
Kurt V.
May 2019
#52
You do not have to use the coward taunt, but you choose to, of course. It is unseemly.
emmaverybo
May 2019
#61
I stand corrected. I apologize. You said he feared for his reputation and family's safety. However,
emmaverybo
May 2019
#80