John Cornyn: “Once he was dismissed as FBI director, he [Comey] was bound…”

“Was it completely different, Senator Cornyn? Absolutely not. And Director Comey is right. I mean, he's entitled to a trial and the presumption of innocence. But it's clear to me, Martha, that he, Once he was dismissed as FBI director, he [Comey] was bound and determined to destroy President Donald Trump. And he came close to doing it. But because of the President's incredible resilience under all that pressure, he was ultimately unsuccessful.” (01:48–01:56)

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