Key moments from James Comey testimony on Trump, Russia probe

Thursday, June 8, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WABC) -- Some key moments from former FBI director James Comey's testimony Thursday:

INTRODUCTION

Arrival for the Senate intelligence hearing:

James Comey arrives at the intelligence committee's hearing


MEETING PRIVATELY WITH THE PRESIDENT:

On breaking a date with his wife to have dinner with President Trump:
Comey on breaking a date with his wife to have dinner with Trump


On why he documented meeting with President Trump: "I was honestly concerned that he might lie about the nature of our meeting."
Comey discusses private meeting with President Trump


On what he thought President Trump wanted during their private meeting: "He's looking to get something in exchange for granting my request to stay in the job."
Comey: "He's looking to get something in exchange ..."


PRESIDENT TRUMP AND MICHAEL FLYNN:

On President Trump's comments about Flynn: "I took it as, this is what he wants me to do."
Comey asked if he thinks Trump tried to obstruct justice


On what he thought President Trump meant by, "I hope you can let (the Flynn matter) go:"

Comey on Trump's "I hope" remark


COMEY'S CREDIBILITY:

On why he should be believed rather than President Trump:
Who to believe?


On why he shared his memo on the conversation with President Trump with a friend:
Comey says he shared memo with friend to give to press


SECRET TAPES:

On whether tapes of his meeting with President Trump exist:
Comey says he hopes there are tapes


On whether he cares: "Release all the tapes. I'm good with it."
Comey: "Release all the tapes. I'm good with it."


RUSSIA:

On whether there was Russian election interference:

Comey testifies on Russian interference in 2016 election


On Russia's possible ongoing interference: "They will be back."
Comey: 'They will be back'
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