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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPelosi Statement on Whistleblower Complaint September 20, 2019 Press Release
I stand with Nancy--as frustrated as I am!
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Pelosi Statement on Whistleblower Complaint
September 20, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after reports of a whistleblower complaint filed by a member of the Intelligence Community, which is being withheld from Congress in violation of federal law:
Reports of a reliable whistleblower complaint regarding the Presidents communications with a foreign leader raise grave, urgent concerns for our national security. We must be sure that the President and his Administration are conducting our national security and foreign policy in the best interest of the American people, not the Presidents personal interest.
The Director of National Intelligence Inspector General, who was appointed by President Trump, has said that the complaint is both of urgent concern and credible, and its disclosure relates to one of the most significant and important of the Director of National Intelligences responsibilities to the American people.
The Administrations blocking of Acting DNI Joseph Maguire from providing Congress with the whistleblower complaint violates the federal statute, which unequivocally states that the DNI shall provide Congress this information. If the President has done what has been alleged, then he is stepping into a dangerous minefield with serious repercussions for his Administration and our democracy. The President and Acting DNIs stonewalling must end immediately, and the whistleblower must be provided with every protection guaranteed by the law to defend the integrity of our government and ensure accountability and trust.
"Chairman Adam Schiff and the Intelligence Committee are to be commended for their strong leadership to ensure Congress is provided all the information so that we can fulfill our responsibility to protect the American people and our national security. We will continue to follow the facts and explore every possible option to ensure the American people get the truth. We would hope that Republicans would join us in supporting the Constitution.
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Pelosi Statement on Whistleblower Complaint September 20, 2019 Press Release (Original Post)
riversedge
Sep 2019
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Snackshack
(2,541 posts)1. Another.
Strongly worded letter...
sprinkleeninow
(20,242 posts)2. "Harumph!"💨
So there...