Meuller needs to be replaced by someone much more independent, he has too many ties to this situation emotionally and professionally for either side to truly be comfortable
Oh, how the world turns....
"Mueller's selection will provide some certainty for the American people that the investigation will proceed fairly and free of political influence" - Richard Burr, R-N.C.
"The issue of Russian meddling in our election must be investigated fully & former FBI dir. Mueller is well qualified to oversee this probe." - Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio
"Mueller is a well respected and trusted veteran of the FBI. This special counsel appointment is a step in the right direction on getting answers on the many questions we have with Russian meddling in our election and our democracy." - Rep Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.
"My priority has been to ensure thorough and independent investigations are allowed to follow the facts wherever they may lead. That is what we’ve been doing here in the House. The addition of Robert Mueller as special counsel is consistent with this goal, and I welcome his role at the Department of Justice." - House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis
"I commend (Department of Justice) for bringing in an independent voice to help bring clarity to this situation." - Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah
"Mueller is a great selection. Impeccable credentials. Should be widely accepted." - Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah
“It would be a disaster. There's no reason to fire Mueller. What's he done to be fired?” - Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)
“I think there's a lot of confidence in Mueller around here. We've all dealt with him.” - Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.)
“I think Bob Mueller’s as good as you’re going to find. I don’t see any reason to remove him.” - Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.)
"Mueller has a strong reputation for independence, and comes with the right credentials for this job.” - Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa
"Mueller had an incredible reputation. It’s the right decision. Let’s get the facts, let’s get the information, and let us proceed with all haste.” - Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado
“By having someone like Bob Mueller head the investigation assures the American people that there’s no undue influence, be it here or be it at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, or within the Justice Department or FBI.” - Richard Burr (R-N.C.)
"Mueller has got a good background in terms of not being partisan and I hope he gets down to the bottom of what really is a growing list of allegations.” - Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.)
"Appointing Mueller was the right thing to do and the right choice.” - Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-Va.)
