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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMueller could have raised his objections with Barr in person or by phone.
But he chose not to.
There's only one reason to do it by letter: to create a record. And the only reason to create a record is for future use by or with third parties.
In other words, Mueller put Barr out on Front Street.
drray23
(7,637 posts)If I read correctly the reports I saw, he send a letter but he also talked on the phone with Barr.
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)Barr called him - Probably the first thing he did after reading it and saying, "Oh, SHIT!"
drray23
(7,637 posts)I do get your point that he put it in writing to leave a trace
abqtommy
(14,118 posts)And that's because he does know.
elleng
(131,107 posts)uponit7771
(90,364 posts)NoMoreRepugs
(9,459 posts)The man took his job seriously.
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)jimlup
(7,968 posts)Mad_Mongol
(86 posts)Looks like Bobby three sticks got his briskets set for the smoker. All it needs now is time and S-L-O-W heat to have a fork tender feast. Just in time for late summer 2020!
MyOwnPeace
(16,937 posts)feeding rope to any and all that chose to take it - to hang themselves............