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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Tue Jan 9, 2018, 04:20 PM Jan 2018

Cornyn breaks with Grassley, says he's 'glad' Feinstein released Fusion GPS transcript

Source: The Hill



BY JOSH DELK - 01/09/18 03:15 PM EST

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) broke with colleague Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Tuesday in saying he was "glad" that Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) released the Senate testimony of Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson. “I think that’s a good idea," Cornyn said. "I’m glad that it was done.”

"I respect Chairman Grassley, and I don't really understand how this happened, but I do think more transparency is important," Cornyn said.

A spokesman for Grassley, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement saying it was "confounding" that Feinstein would release a transcript of the panel's interview with Simpson in the middle of an investigation.

"It’s totally confounding that Senator Feinstein would unilaterally release a transcript of a witness interview in the middle of an ongoing investigation — a witness that Feinstein herself subpoenaed last year for lack of cooperation," Grassley's press secretary said in a statement.



Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/368149-cornyn-breaks-with-grassley-says-hes-glad-feinstein-released-fusion



Grassley blasts Feinstein's release of Fusion GPS transcript as 'confounding'

BY MAX GREENWOOD - 01/09/18 02:56 PM EST

A spokesman for Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Tuesday blasted Sen. Dianne Feinstein's (D-Calif.) release of a transcribed interview with the co-founder of the firm behind a controversial dossier on the Trump campaign's ties to Russia, calling the move "confounding."

In a statement, the spokesman, Taylor Foy, said that Feinstein's decision to release the transcript without first consulting Grassley compromises the Judiciary Committee's ability to conduct its investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

"Her action undermines the integrity of the committee’s oversight work and jeopardizes its ability to secure candid voluntary testimony relating to the independent recollections of future witnesses," Foy said.

He noted that no other congressional panel had released transcripts of private interviews related to the Russia investigations and suggested that Feinstein's decision may discourage potential witnesses from testifying before the Judiciary Committee.

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Cornyn breaks with Grassley, says he's 'glad' Feinstein released Fusion GPS transcript (Original Post) DonViejo Jan 2018 OP
The rattlesnakes are committing suicide thbobby Jan 2018 #1
Huh? Iliyah Jan 2018 #2
this is more of the repukes starting to freak out about the midterms. nt Javaman Jan 2018 #3
Well. This particular repuke cannabis_flower Jan 2018 #23
you mean, since he's not up for reelection he can start using his brain... Javaman Jan 2018 #24
Photo of Grassly... Roland99 Jan 2018 #4
Like the Republicans haven't already compromised the Russia investigation. avebury Jan 2018 #5
Simpson wanted it released Renew Deal Jan 2018 #6
In fact, not releasing it discourages witnesses. SunSeeker Jan 2018 #22
Here's a link to the GPS transcript: LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2018 #7
I just called all their offices and didn't know that it was already released. BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #8
:) Good for you. May be she solved a problem for them also. Hortensis Jan 2018 #16
John Cornyn, exhibiting evidence of a spine? Paladin Jan 2018 #9
If Cronyn actually had MontanaMama Jan 2018 #10
Cornyn knows its time to cover his ass benld74 Jan 2018 #13
Not much spine, but hes a smart guy getting while the getting good. argyl Jan 2018 #19
That may be the first time I've seen the term "smart" applied to Cornyn. (nt) Paladin Jan 2018 #20
My email to Grassley... slumcamper Jan 2018 #11
excellent! rurallib Jan 2018 #12
Great letter! llmart Jan 2018 #15
Good indictment! Hortensis Jan 2018 #17
Grassley is one of the 3 True Blue American Jan 2018 #14
I have nothing against age, but his tenure is much too prolonged! slumcamper Jan 2018 #18
beware of Cornyn Skittles Jan 2018 #21

thbobby

(1,474 posts)
1. The rattlesnakes are committing suicide
Tue Jan 9, 2018, 04:24 PM
Jan 2018

Watching the saga of the Fusion GPS transcript play out will be a revelation!

Javaman

(62,540 posts)
24. you mean, since he's not up for reelection he can start using his brain...
Thu Jan 11, 2018, 11:15 AM
Jan 2018

and act like a human again. LOL

I think they ween themselves off the kool-aid once they announce retirement.

SunSeeker

(51,814 posts)
22. In fact, not releasing it discourages witnesses.
Wed Jan 10, 2018, 02:24 PM
Jan 2018

If the committee refuses to release transcripts even when witnesses want them released, and then unfairly leaks portions of the transcript out of context to discredit the witnesses, how does that not discourage witnesses from talking to the committee? Grassley is the one who is discouraging witnesses, not Feinstein.

Indeed, him and Lindsey Graham referred the key witness in all of this, Christopher Steele, for criminal charges to the FBI. Graham and Grassley should be indicted for obstruction of justice and witness intimidation for that outrageous act.

BigmanPigman

(51,674 posts)
8. I just called all their offices and didn't know that it was already released.
Tue Jan 9, 2018, 05:22 PM
Jan 2018

Last edited Tue Jan 9, 2018, 06:47 PM - Edit history (1)

I called Hatch, Grassely, Graham, Lee, Cruz, Corny, then Sasse. I had to leave voice mail messages for all until Sasse. His staffer told me that Feinstein just released it and I almost dropped the phone. I had called all the GOP reps on the committee on Aug 29 and had all their numbers saved. YEAH!!!

MontanaMama

(23,368 posts)
10. If Cronyn actually had
Tue Jan 9, 2018, 05:58 PM
Jan 2018

a spine, he would have supported the release of the testimony before Feinstein released it. He’s still a coward, count on that.

slumcamper

(1,608 posts)
11. My email to Grassley...
Tue Jan 9, 2018, 06:30 PM
Jan 2018

I noted with great dismay your recent comment implying that those who don't enjoy wealth were responsible for their plight due to booze, women, etc. To categorically paint the vast majority of Iowans--and Americans--in such a manner confirms what many of us have known for quite some time: you represent your "donor class," and no longer represent Iowans writ large. We knew this when you stonewalled Senate precedent and obstructed its business by refusing to hear the nomination of Mr. Garland. How can you be proud of that legacy? History will judge you harshly for undermining the function of this important aspect of the institution; you have sown discord. More recently, your shenanigan to encourage the Justice Department to go after Mr. Steele, coupled with your refusal to release the transcript of your committee's hearing with Mr. Simpson further prove that you are up to no good. You are harming our democracy--to the extent any is left. I never thought I'd see the day when, as an Iowan, I would consider Sen. Feinstein "my senator." I have resolved that you are a Trumpublican among the worst sort. DJT is not my president; nor are you my senator!

True Blue American

(17,998 posts)
14. Grassley is one of the 3
Tue Jan 9, 2018, 06:36 PM
Jan 2018

Old fools that cost us single payer,along with Lieberman and Max Baucus.

Time to retire, chuck! Dianne just outed you.

slumcamper

(1,608 posts)
18. I have nothing against age, but his tenure is much too prolonged!
Tue Jan 9, 2018, 06:48 PM
Jan 2018

By his own admission, he's "sucked the public tit for (over) 50 years." In recent DECADES he has screwed this country upside-down and sideways.

He's the cretin responsible for scaring a generation of retirees and turning them against the ACA with the unfounded lie/accusation that it would "pull the plug on grandma."

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