CLEAN : US attorney general testifies on Russia in Senate

The transcript covers a session where the speaker addresses the firing of a director, denies any involvement with foreign interference in U.S. elections, and discusses the investigation and recusal decision. The speaker emphasizes the Department of Justice's policy on confidentiality and the constitutional basis for such policies.

What was the main topic discussed in the first section of the transcript?

• The details of Director Comey's firing

• The President's decision to hire a new director

• The committee's appreciation for the director's appearance

• The director's travel plans

What does the speaker deny in the second section?

• Commenting on the director's firing

• Meeting with the President about the investigation

• Receiving any information from the department's officials

• Having conversations with foreign officials about election interference

What type of information did the speaker receive for making a recusal decision?

• Comprehensive and detailed

• Limited and necessary

• Publicly available

• Confidential and classified

Why does the Department of Justice refrain from commenting on conversations between the Attorney General and the President?

• To avoid media scrutiny

• Due to constitutional and co-equal branch powers

• Because the conversations are irrelevant

• To maintain public transparency

What is the longstanding policy of the Department of Justice regarding conversations with the President?

• To keep them confidential for constitutional reasons

• To disclose all details to the public

• To share them with the committee

• To document them for historical records