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In response to skeptical question at a congressional hearing, the Director defended his remarks by saying that his "goal was to say what is true. What did we do, what did we find, what do we think about it." But the goal of a federal criminal investigation is not to announce our thoughts at a press conference. '''The goal is to''' determine whether there is sufficient evidence to justify a federal criminal prosecution, then '''allow a federal prosecutor who exercises authority delegated by the Attorney General to make a prosecutorial decision, and then - if prosecution is warranted - let the judge and jury determine the facts.''' We sometimes release information about closed investigations in appropriate ways, but the FBI does not do it ''sua sponte'' (Latin for “of one’s own accord; voluntarily).”</small>}}

In response to skeptical question at a congressional hearing, the Director defended his remarks by saying that his "goal was to say what is true. What did we do, what did we find, what do we think about it." But the goal of a federal criminal investigation is not to announce our thoughts at a press conference. '''The goal is to''' determine whether there is sufficient evidence to justify a federal criminal prosecution, then '''allow a federal prosecutor who exercises authority delegated by the Attorney General to make a prosecutorial decision, and then - if prosecution is warranted - let the judge and jury determine the facts.''' We sometimes release information about closed investigations in appropriate ways, but the FBI does not do it ''sua sponte'' (Latin for “of one’s own accord; voluntarily).”</small>}}

*'''Dir. Comey fired; [[Andrew McCabe]] assumes position as Acting FBI Director'''. Within two hours Strzok and Lisa Page exchange messages: {{quotebox|Strzok - “We need to open the case we’ve been waiting on now while Andy [McCabe] is acting [director].”<br>Lisa Page - "We need to lock in [redacted]. In a formal chargeable way. Soon."<br>Strzok - "I agree. I've been pushing and I'll reemphasize with Bill [ [[Priestap]] ]."}}  

*'''Dir. Comey fired; [[Andrew McCabe]] assumes position as Acting FBI Director'''. Within two hours Strzok and Lisa Page exchange messages: {{quotebox|Strzok - “We need to open the case we’ve been waiting on now while Andy [McCabe] is acting [director].”<br>Lisa Page - "We need to lock in [redacted, likely Trump]. In a formal chargeable way. Soon."<br>Strzok - "I agree. I've been pushing and I'll reemphasize with Bill [ [[Priestap]] ]."}}  

:*Lisa Page later told Congress there was was no evidence of Russia collusion with the Trump team at this time.<ref>www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/17/strzok-page-texts-calling-to-open-case-in-chargeable-way-under-fresh-scrutiny.html</ref>  

:*Lisa Page later told Congress there was was no evidence of Russia collusion with the Trump team at this time.<ref>www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/17/strzok-page-texts-calling-to-open-case-in-chargeable-way-under-fresh-scrutiny.html</ref>  

:*Under questioning Lisa Page admitted by inference it was an obstruction of justice case being discussed. The redacted name is likely President Trump.<ref>https://www.theepochtimes.com/transcripts-of-lisa-pages-closed-door-testimonies-provide-new-revelations_2763452.html</ref>

:*Under questioning Lisa Page admitted by inference it was an obstruction of justice case being discussed. The redacted name is likely President Trump.<ref>https://www.theepochtimes.com/transcripts-of-lisa-pages-closed-door-testimonies-provide-new-revelations_2763452.html</ref>