FBI Director James Comey defended his decision to disclose a reopened investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email use less than two weeks before the 2016 presidential election. He said the potential for political impact made him "mildly nauseous," but he still believed he made the right choice. Photo: GettyFBI Director James Comey defended his decision to disclose a reopened investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email use less than two weeks before the 2016 presidential election. Photo: GettyWASHINGTON—Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey on Wednesday defended in highly emotional terms his decision to alert Congress about a renewed investigation involving Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton shortly before Election Day, saying he still believed it was right. “If I were not to speak about this, it would be disastrous, catastrophic concealment,” Mr. Comey said, returning again and again to a...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 03, 2017 14:52 UTC