WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement in response to reports concerning Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ meetings with the Russian Ambassador:

“These are serious and troubling accusations, and they are ones that Attorney General Sessions must address immediately and fully – both to Congress and to the American people. I believe the circumstances demand that he come before the Senate Judiciary Committee again to clarify his original remarks, which do not appear to be factual, and to fully explain this inconsistency. Additionally, I have long said that in order to ensure impartiality and objectivity Attorney General Sessions should recuse himself from any Russia-related investigations, and I continue to believe that is the proper course of action.”

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