Read Robert Mueller’s Opening Statement to Congress
How the special counsel kicked off his long-awaited testimony on Capitol Hill
After staying silent following his appointment as special counsel in 2017, Robert Mueller made his first public comments on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election just less than two months ago. Now, even though his tenure as special counsel has officially ended, Mueller begrudgingly finds himself compelled to speak yet again, thanks to a congressional subpoena calling him to testify today before the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees.
The full text of his opening statement as delivered is below.
Good morning Chairman Nadler, Ranking Member Collins, and members of the committee.
As you know, in May 2017 the acting attorney general asked me to serve as special counsel. I undertook
