>> the person who said to nbc news, when i decided to do it, i said, this russia thing with trump is an excuse by the democrats for having lost an election they should have won. in your view, was russia the reason that director comey was fired? >> i can't speak to that. that's one of the important questions that we all need answers to. >> do you believe that the firing of director comey will have impact of the russian investigation? >> i've worked with the men and women with the justice department and the fbi, for over 27 years now. they're committed to finding the truth. b this is a troublie ining situat. they should be able to do their jobs without fear. >> the testimony you're about to give the subcommittee is the truth, the whole truth, so help you god? >> this is the first time sally