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Originally posted by: BobOrme
Senators frequently talk to foreign diplomats AS PART OF THEIR JOB.
Sessions was not part of the Trump campaign when he talked to the Russian ambassador, as well as ambassadors from a number of other countries, AS PART OF HIS JOB.
The specific question asked of him during the confirmation hearings was: "Have you been in contact with anyone connected to any part of the Russian government ABOUT THE 2016 ELECTION, either before or after election day?” His answer was "No". Without being privy to either of the conversations, how can anyone say he lied to Congress? ...a clue...THEY CAN'T!
Lastly, the WaPo is NOT a viable source for the truth. Included in their report is this little gem: "Current and former U.S. officials say they see Kislyak as a diplomat, not an intelligence operative. But they were not sure to what extent, if any, Kislyak was aware of or involved in the covert Russian election campaign". The "covert Russian campaign"? The FBI has said there is no proof of Russians interfering with the election. None. There is no there, there. They keep perpetuating fake news, because that's what they do.
That was in response to a written question.
Sen.Franken asked him if he was aware of contacts between the trump campaign and Russia and he replied he wasn't. He then volunteered that he himself had had no contact. A question he wasn't even asked. Now, he no longer remembers what they discussed. That worked well for General Flynn, didn't it.
