The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) decision not to recommend prosecution of Secretary Clinton over her mishandling of classified information raises more questions than it answers.  FBI Director James Comey said that Secretary Clinton displayed “extreme carelessness” in the handling of classified information with her use of an unauthorized private email server. Yet he determined she did not show “gross negligence” that would have required prosecution.

That just doesn’t pass the smell test.

And I believe most of you across East Alabama share my outrage and demand to simply know why. It is hard not to think there aren’t different standards for justice at work here.  

My colleagues in the House of Representatives also share that outrage because just this week, I joined 200 other Members of Congress and signed on to a letter to Director Comey. The letter demands answers on the FBI’s decision to let Secretary Clinton off scot-free and includes additional questioning to help explain how the FBI could even come to a decision that does not hold Clinton accountable.  The letter states, “Secretary Clinton clearly placed our nation’s secrets in   peril and your decision not to refer the case for prosecution has created a cloud over our nation’s justice system. No one is above the law and the American people deserve a more robust explanation for your decision to not recommend criminal charges against the former Secretary.”

I truly believe Hillary Clinton broke the law and showed complete disregard for America’s national security.  I expect everyone to be treated equally under the law; it’s clear Secretary Clinton was being held to a different standard. I think most folks would agree that this is unacceptable.  I will continue to fight for answers and accountability in this situation.

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