Apparently the institutional protection system was in full force today as current FBI lawyers blocked any questions directed toward former FBI Director James Comey as they related to FBI investigations of Hillary Clinton; applications to the FISA court and the use of the Steele Dossier. Darryl Issa explains a transcript will show the severity of shielding:
Issa: Comey is in there with two attorneys. One that's from the DoJ has repeatedly, I would say at his gleeful acceptance, instructed that he will not be answering a great many questions that are clearly items at core of our investigation
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 7, 2018
Incoming Judiciary Cmte chair Nadler on the probe of Comey. Asked if he will end it once he becomes chair: Yes…because it's a waste of time to start with. The entire purpose of this investigation is to cast aspersion on the real investigation which is Mueller.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 7, 2018
Dem Rep Krishnamoorthi on Comey interview: I've attended almost every single one of these. it's the same questions. over and over again. we get the same answers from almost all the witnesses. And again, i'm left with the impression that we got nowhere today.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 7, 2018
Gowdy leaves Comey mtg. He says they still questions for Comey. Would like a 2nd session. Unclear if there is time in this Congress
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 7, 2018
GOP FL Rep Gaetz says there will be a second session with Comey.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 7, 2018
Comey indicates he’ll come back on Dec 17 before Judiciary Cmte for more questions
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 7, 2018