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160 then a sense of resolve that came pretty quickly as well to continue the FBI's mission. And as I was saying earlier to the Congressman, make sure that we were all adhering to our oaths to the constitution and executing our responsibilities.

Question: Was there concern at the FBI that the President had fired Director Comey because he was trying to obstruct the FBI's investigation into the Russia matter?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Was that the concern you had?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Was that concern shared by others?

Answer: I think so, yes.

Question: Who? Who else?

Answer: The leadership of the FBI, so the acting director. I can't remember if we appointed an acting deputy director immediately. The heads of the national security apparatus, the national security folks within the FBI, the people that were aware of the underlying investigation and who had been focused on it.

And, Director Comey, did you share Mr. Baker's concern that the President had fired you because he wanted to obstruct or impede the FBI's investigation into the Russia matter?

Mr. I did because of his words.

Mr. And does it surprise you to hear that the leadership, the national security officials at the FBI were