Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, former FBI Director James Comey released written testimony detailing his interactions with President Trump regarding the FBI’s ongoing Russia investigation. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), a Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, releases the following statement:

“The testimony released today by former FBI Director Comey adds another layer of confirmation to disturbing allegations that President Trump interfered in the FBI’s work,” said Rep. Sewell. “President Trump’s demand that Comey pledge his loyalty and Trump’s request that Comey drop the investigation into General Flynn should set off alarms for any American who cares about the integrity of our law enforcement and intelligence communities. It is now the job of Congress to determine whether Comey’s refusal to comply with President Trump’s demands led to his dismissal.”

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Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama’s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.