Rosenstein Defends Mueller Appointment, Criticizes Comey

Rosenstein Defends Mueller Appointment, Criticizes Comey
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein delivers remarks during his farewell ceremony at the Robert F. Kennedy Main Justice Building in Washington on May 9, 2019. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defended his decision to appoint a special counsel to investigate Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

“I determined that I needed a special counsel to help resolve the election-interference investigation in a way that would best protect America from foreign adversaries and preserve public confidence in the long run,” he said on May 13, at the annual meeting of the Greater Baltimore Committee.
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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