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Arrogance, Mendacity and the Fall of James Comey

by The editor•23 hours ago•Posted inReal Clear Politics

FBI Director James Comey’s indictment by a federal grand jury on charges of making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding befits this pious, sanctimonious, self-right…

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