05.18.17

Hoeven Statement on Deputy AG Rosenstein's Appointment of Robert Mueller as Special Counsel

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Hoeven released the following statement today after Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as Special Counsel:

“As we’ve said, the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee and the FBI should investigate to get the facts. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointment of former FBI Director Robert Mueller to lead the FBI investigation as Special Counsel is a good choice. The Senate Intelligence Committee will also continue to investigate all aspects of the Russia allegations, as well as the leaks that continue to occur.” 

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