Fresh out of his job as deputy attorney general, Rod Rosenstein said that the DOJ's investigation into Russian election interference was 'justified,' that he would have never allowed anyone to interfere with it and that closing it had not been an option
WASHINGTON — Fresh out of his job as deputy attorney general, Rod Rosenstein said Monday that the Justice Department's investigation into Russian election interference was"justified," that he would have never allowed anyone to interfere with it and that closing it had not been an option.
"I was responsible for overseeing that investigation," Rosenstein said, according to his prepared remarks."I knew from preliminary briefings with the agents and prosecutors that it was an important investigation. If it was not done correctly, there would always be lingering doubts about the scope of Russian efforts and the extent of American involvement.
"But at my confirmation hearing, I promised that I would conduct the investigation properly and see it through to the appropriate conclusion," Rosenstein said."In my business, you keep promises. And in my business, the appropriate conclusion is the one that results when you follow the normal process and complete an independent investigation."
"That is disappointing," Rosenstein added."Speculating about souls is not a job for police and prosecutors. Generally we base our opinions on eyewitness testimony."
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