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John Cornyn: “The President's incredible resilience under all that…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Former FBI Director Comey Indictment

Published | Video Starts at 01:57

But it's clear to me, Martha, that he, once he was dismissed as FBI director, he 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 [in destroying Trump]. But I think there needs to be accountability, particularly at the highest levels of law enforcement. The FBI director should be somebody who follows the law under all circumstances, not cutting corners and, and potentially committing criminal offenses. (01:57–02:05)

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Asserts that Trump's resilience prevented Comey from succeeding in his alleged goal to destroy him.

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