Attorney general Quote by Neal Katyal
“The public has every right to see Robert S. Mueller III's conclusions. Absolutely nothing in the law or the regulations prevents the report from becoming public. Indeed, the relevant sources of law give Attorney General P. William Barr all the latitude in the world to make it public.”
About This Quote
Source Testimony: Congressional Hearing, 2019
Legal authority permits public release of investigative findings.
In simple terms: Law allows the report to be public.
Key Takeaway
Advocate transparency.
Themes
law
government
accountability
Mood
analytical
formal
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- media reporting
- legal analysis
- civic activism
Key Concepts
constitutional law
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- Should all investigations be public?
- What safeguards protect sensitive info?
A Different Perspective
Political pressure may limit disclosure.
