Congressman Steve Scalise of Metairie says the conclusion of the special council investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the US election is overdue and proves claims of collusion were unfounded and the result of lies.
“Like most Americans, I am glad to see that this investigation, which has taken nearly two years and cost tens of millions of dollars, has finally come to a close," The Republican Whip said in a statement.
Scalise says the completed report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller confirms what he has known from the start.
"The reports that there will be no new indictments confirm what we’ve known all along: there was never any collusion with Russia. The only collusion was between Democrats and many in the media who peddled this lie because they continue to refuse to accept the results of the 2016 election."
He says he's glad Attorney General Barr will now be able to review the report.
"I look forward to Congress being fully briefed on its findings, including the cost to taxpayers.”
