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"House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff reacted to President Donald Trump’s firing of Michael Atkinson, the inspector general for the U.S. intelligence community who raised concerns with Congress about Trump’s phone call with Ukraine which led to his impeachment.
"In a letter dated Friday, Trump formally notified the intelligence committees of both the Senate and House.
"Schiff tweet posts Trump’s letter saying his actions “puts our country and national security at even greater risk.”
"“This is to advise that I am exercising my power as President to remove from office the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, effective 30 days from today,” the president wrote.
"“It is extremely important that we promote the economy, efficiency, and the effectiveness of Federal programs and activities.”
"“The Inspectors General have a critical role in the achievement of these goals,” the president continued." . . .
"House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff reacted to President Donald Trump’s firing of Michael Atkinson, the inspector general for the U.S. intelligence community who raised concerns with Congress about Trump’s phone call with Ukraine which led to his impeachment.
"In a letter dated Friday, Trump formally notified the intelligence committees of both the Senate and House.
"Schiff tweet posts Trump’s letter saying his actions “puts our country and national security at even greater risk.”
"“This is to advise that I am exercising my power as President to remove from office the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, effective 30 days from today,” the president wrote.
"“It is extremely important that we promote the economy, efficiency, and the effectiveness of Federal programs and activities.”
"“The Inspectors General have a critical role in the achievement of these goals,” the president continued." . . .
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