Attorney General nominee William Barr will allow special counsel Robert Mueller to complete his investigation if confirmed by the U.S. Senate, according to prepared remarks he’s poised to deliver at Tuesday’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
“The country needs a credible resolution of these issues,” Mr. Barr said, according to remarks released ahead of the hearing. “If confirmed, I will not permit partisan politics, personal interests, or any other improper consideration to interfere with this or any other investigation.”
In the remarks, Mr. Barr acknowledges that will provide “as much transparency” as he can under the law.
“I can assure you that, where judgements are to be made by me, I will make those judgements based solely on the law and will let no personal, political or other improper interests influence my decision,” according to the remarks.
Senate Democrats are preparing to press Mr. Barr on Mr. Mueller’s probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction of justice by President Trump.
“The big question in my mind is will he leave Mueller alone,” Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California Democrat and ranking Judiciary Committee member, said last week.
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04.24.2024