Hurd Statement on Reports of Comey Memos

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Will Hurd released the following statement regarding reports that former FBI Director James Comey kept a series of memos detailing allegations of the President’s attempts to influence the FBI’s investigation into former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.

“Last week I stated the timing of FBI Director James Comey’s firing was troubling. Even more troubling, however, are reports that just months before his firing, James Comey—a man who in spite of our disagreements, I have the utmost respect for – may have come under pressure by the President in an attempt to influence an ongoing FBI investigation.

“In order to determine the veracity of these reports, I fully support Chairman Chaffetz’s request for the FBI to turn over all memos and related material to the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. I also support his request for former Director Comey to appear before the committee and testify under oath if necessary. These are the important first steps to determine whether a special prosecutor is necessary.”