Lindsey Graham: ‘I Don’t Have Any Desire to Subpoena Adam Schiff’s Phone Records’

[mystery-ak]

Jeff Poor 6 Dec 2019

One of the more startling developments of the House Intelligence Committee’s investigation into alleged wrongdoing by President Donald Trump regarding his Ukraine policy was that the chairman of that committee, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), used his committee’s subpoena power to acquire phone records of another member of Congress.

That member of Congress was his counterpart on the committee, ranking member Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA).

During a press gaggle at the U.S. Capitol, reporters asked Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) if he would be willing to use his subpoena power as the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee to acquire Schiff’s phone records. Graham rejected the notion and warned of the consequences.

“No, I don’t have any desire to subpoena Adam Schiff’s phone records,” Graham said. “We’re not going to do that. No, we’re not going to do that. I wouldn’t want my phone records subpoenaed. Now, if some investigative body outside of Senate oversight wants to do it, that’s up to them. But when House members and Senate members start subpoenaing each other as part of oversight, the whole system breaks down.”

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https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/12/06/lindsey-graham-desire-subpoena-adam-schiffs-phone-records/

[RetBobbyMI]

That’s why Linsey Graham is in Congress, he could never succeed as practicing defense counsel or as a prosecutor.

[skeeter]

But when House members and Senate members start subpoenaing each other as part of oversight, the whole system breaks down.

That train has left the station, Senator. The time for professional courtesy is long past, or do the rules only pertain to one side?

[jpsb]

Reporters are so stupid. Lindsey Graham couldn't subpoena Adam Schiff's phone records even if he wanted to. Diane Feinstien wouldn't let him.

[mystery-ak]

Reporters are so stupid. Lindsey Graham couldn't subpoena Adam Schiff's phone records even if he wanted to. Diane Feinstien wouldn't let him.

Of course he can he is the Committee Chair...if he plans to subpoena Shiftless he better have some evidence of his wrongdoing...

[Bigun]

Reporters are so stupid. Lindsey Graham couldn't subpoena Adam Schiff's phone records even if he wanted to. Diane Feinstien wouldn't let him.

Apparently, he doesn't need to.

The Feds Don’t Need To Tell You Or Get A Warrant To Collect Your Emails And Phone Records

[240B]

But when House members and Senate members start subpoenaing each other as part of oversight, the whole system breaks down.

That train has left the station, Senator. The time for professional courtesy is long past, or do the rules only pertain to one side?

This is real "medieval inquisition" type prosecution.
Anyone who would dare to defend anyone falsely accused is also guilty, just by association.

[Cyber Liberty]

I don't think Schitt used a subpoena to get the phone records in his Report.  I think he just asked A T & T pretty please and got them.

[Bigun]

I don't think Schitt used a subpoena to get the phone records in his Report.  I think he just asked A T & T pretty please and got them.

Unfortunately, that appears to be all that is necessary @Cyber Liberty

[sneakypete]

Jeff Poor 6 Dec 2019

One of the more startling developments of the House Intelligence Committee’s investigation into alleged wrongdoing by President Donald Trump regarding his Ukraine policy was that the chairman of that committee, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), used his committee’s subpoena power to acquire phone records of another member of Congress.

That member of Congress was his counterpart on the committee, ranking member Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA).

During a press gaggle at the U.S. Capitol, reporters asked Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) if he would be willing to use his subpoena power as the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee to acquire Schiff’s phone records. Graham rejected the notion and warned of the consequences.

“No, I don’t have any desire to subpoena Adam Schiff’s phone records,” Graham said. “We’re not going to do that. No, we’re not going to do that. I wouldn’t want my phone records subpoenaed. Now, if some investigative body outside of Senate oversight wants to do it, that’s up to them. But when House members and Senate members start subpoenaing each other as part of oversight, the whole system breaks down.”

more
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/12/06/lindsey-graham-desire-subpoena-adam-schiffs-phone-records/

@mystery-ak

That makes me wonder who was wearing the dog collar and leash,and who was the Master,Lady Lindsey or McLunatic.

[jpsb]

Of course he can he is the Committee Chair...if he plans to subpoena Shiftless he better have some evidence of his wrongdoing...

No he can't, check the rules, he needs Feinstein's consent.

One thing Linda needs to do is change the rules for compelling (subpoena) a witness to testify. Not many know this but
in the Senate Judiciary Committee a subpoena can only be issued if both the Chair and the ranking member agree. So with
Sen Diane Feinstein being the ranking member no subpoenas will be issued. Any meaningful investigations of Rats
corruption are going nowhere.

[rangerrebew]

 Lindsey Graham BUCKLES On Schiff Subpoena
 
 
Who would have expected this?

Americans along with the GOP were shocked to learn that Adam Schiff abused his power to subpoena the phone records of Rep. Devin Nunes behind his back.

 
However, what’s even more shocking is how Sen. Lindsey Graham reacted to it. After being asked by reporters if Graham would use his power to acquire Schiff’s phone records, Graham gave a surprising answer.

https://mail.yahoo.com/d/folders/1/messages/248562

[rangerrebew]

If he thinks for one second taking the moral high ground will make an iota of difference to Nazi Pelosi, Adam Schiff, Harry Schumer, et. al., he is sadly mistaken.

[catfish1957]

If he thinks for one second taking the moral high ground will make an iota of difference to Nazi Pelosi, Adam Schiff, Harry Schumer, et. al., he is sadly mistaken.

Show of hands who thought Linzy wouldn't go limp wrist on this issue.....

[jpsb]

@mystery-ak

OK, since nobody is paying any attention to the fact that Graham does not have subpoena power I'll prove it.

Rules for taking a vote.

The Chairman shall entertain a non-debatable motion to bring a matter before the Committee to a vote. If there is objection to bring the matter to a vote without further debate, a roll call vote of the Committee shall be taken, and debate shall be terminated if the motion to bring the matter to a vote without further debate passes with twelve votes in the affirmative, one of which must be cast by the minority.

Rules on issuing a subpoena

The Chairman of the Committee, with the agreement of the Ranking Member or by a vote of the Committee, may subpoena the attendance of a witness at a Committee or Subcommittee hearing or Committee deposition, or the production of memoranda, documents, records, or any other materials. Any such subpoena shall be issued upon the signature of the Chairman or any other Member of the Committee designated by the Chairman.


Now if the Rats stick together and they will, Graham can't do jack s**t about forcing anyone to testify. Sen Grassley complained bitterly about not being able to compel testimony when he was chairman.

[jpsb]

I don't think Schitt used a subpoena to get the phone records in his Report.  I think he just asked A T & T pretty please and got them.

He issued a subpoena on Sept 30 of this year.

[Cyber Liberty]

He issued a subpoena on Sept 30 of this year.

To AT&T?  First I'd heard of that, but I could easily be wrong.  Schitt and Pelosi did a lot of irregular things for this coup.

[Chosen Daughter]

Oh boy, Lindsey back to friend of McCain status.  He's everyone's hero and then he isn't.   Why not Lindsey?

I see a trip to the golf course with Donald.

[Cyber Liberty]

Oh boy, Lindsey back to friend of McCain status.  He's everyone's hero and then he isn't.   Why not Lindsey?

I see a trip to the golf course with Donald.

Anybody who seeks out a politician to make a hero is stupid, and deserves whatever he/she gets.

[Chosen Daughter]

Anybody who seeks out a politician to make a hero is stupid, and deserves whatever he/she gets.

That is the truth! 

[Cyber Liberty]

That is the truth!

That's why I don't trust any of them.  They'll throw you and yours under the bus in a Tennessee second.  I have friends who are politicians, and the standing joke is, they know I trust them as far as I can heave an anvil.

[Chosen Daughter]

That's why I don't trust any of them.  They'll throw you and yours under the bus in a Tennessee second.  I have friends who are politicians, and the standing joke is, they know I trust them as far as I can heave an anvil.

Not very far.

[Cyber Liberty]

Not very far.

To say something about how alien they are to me:  They are OK that I don't trust them!  Wouldn't a thing like that bother you?  I assume they don't trust me either, and suspect that I'm lying to them, too.  I'm not exactly OK with that last part....