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'Lordy, I Hope There Are Tapes': Highlights Of James Comey's Testimony

Thursday's Senate Intelligence hearing raised a host of important issues and at least one historical allusion.

Fired FBI Director James Comey's much-hyped testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee was the rare Washington hearing that actually lived up to its billing. And if you didn't get in line at 4:15 a.m. ET Thursday, as some reportedly did to secure a seat in the Senate Hart Office Building to watch in person, here are some of the highlights:

Comey comes out swinging

From his opening remarks, the fired FBI director made clear he believes President Trump was not truthful when he stated he fired Comey because the FBI was in disarray and poorly led. "Those were lies, plan and simple," Comey said,

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