Good morning, this hearing is called to order. The title of this hearing is congressional oversight in the face of executive branch and media suppression, and in particular case study of the crossfire hurricane, corrupt investigation. Ill add that. The hearing is actually quite a bit broader than that. But well certainly focus on that. I became chairman of this committee in january of 2015 and will complete my sixyear term at the end of this month. We can all be proud of the more than 100 piece of legislation we worked on together as a committee that became law. The other than more than 200 bills we passed out of committee, although not signed into law, can still serve as the basis for future legislation. Our committee and subcommittees also have broad oversight jurisdiction, and responsibilities that we have not ignored. We investigated and exposed problems within the Va Health Care system, human trafficking, National Security leaks, and systemic violations of the hatch act within the
Senator richard burr chairs the hearing. Id like to welcome our witness today, president trumps nominee to be the next assistant attorney general at the department of justice. Congratulations on your nomination. Id like to start by recognizing the family you brought here. I understand your wife, cindy is here, as well as elizabeth and matthew. Senator warner will sign a slip for you to take to school and get extra credit. And also your sister also. In a statement john speaks strongly. I know from personal experience just how important a supportive family is and to each of you i thank you for the sacrifices you make. Our goal in conducting this hearing is to aconsider the nominees qualifications. Mr. Debeers has provided substnant written responses to over 30 questions presented by the committee and of course members will be able to ask additional questions. Mr. Is a graduate from holy cross, served as a clerk for the ninth Circuit Court and then for the late honorable Justice Anthony s
Senator richard burr chairs the hearing. Id like to welcome our witness today, president trumps nominee to be the next assistant attorney general at the department of justice. Congratulations on your nomination. Id like to start by recognizing the family you brought here. I understand your wife, cindy is here, as well as elizabeth and matthew. Senator warner will sign a slip for you to take to school and get extra credit. And also your sister also. In a statement john speaks strongly. I know from personal experience just how important a supportive family is and to each of you i thank you for the sacrifices you make. Our goal in conducting this hearing is to aconsider the nominees qualifications. Mr. Debeers has provided substnant written responses to over 30 questions presented by the committee and of course members will be able to ask additional questions. Mr. Is a graduate from holy cross, served as a clerk for the ninth Circuit Court and then for the late honorable Justice Anthony s
[inaudible conversation] [inaudible conversation] [inaudible conversation] were calling back to order the confirmation hearing of the nominee of the fbi director of Christopher Rankin will begin with senator kearns. Thank you for the opportunities to question the witness. Mr. Ray, thank you for your Prior Service in your continued willingness to serve our country, particularly at this important a difficult time. I know this may not need repeating. Let us not forget why we are having this hearing. Your predecessor, james comey was not even at the Halfway Point of his ten year term of fbi director and President Trump abruptly fired him, without cause and without warning. President trump said when he fired director, that he was thinking about the fbis investigation of russian interference in our election, and investigation that director comey was overseen. Now, more than ever i believe it to be crucial the next fbi director be prepared to be steadfastly independent. As we had a chance to
[inaudible conversation] [inaudible conversation] [inaudible conversation] were calling back to order the confirmation hearing of the nominee of the fbi director of Christopher Rankin will begin with senator kearns. Thank you for the opportunities to question the witness. Mr. Ray, thank you for your Prior Service in your continued willingness to serve our country, particularly at this important a difficult time. I know this may not need repeating. Let us not forget why we are having this hearing. Your predecessor, james comey was not even at the Halfway Point of his ten year term of fbi director and President Trump abruptly fired him, without cause and without warning. President trump said when he fired director, that he was thinking about the fbis investigation of russian interference in our election, and investigation that director comey was overseen. Now, more than ever i believe it to be crucial the next fbi director be prepared to be steadfastly independent. As we had a chance to