US Congressman Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, Sunday welcomed the FBI announcement that there was no reason for initiating any additional action into Hillary Clinton’s use of private emails during her term as America’s top diplomat.
“This is important, because when the FBI released letters, saying that there was an ongoing investigation, it generated all kinds of unnecessary speculation. Donald Trump said she is going to be indicted and that there is going to be ongoing criminal investigation.
“So, it is really good that the FBI took the time, and quickly reviewed all those emails, and concluded that there was no reason to bring an investigation.This is important news on the eve of the election,” he Van Hollen, who was born in Karachi, Pakistan, told Views and News.
He was making the point that the FBI would clear the fog that had surrounded the email issue, and the new clarity would set the record straight for Hillary Clinton, who has all along been stressing that her use of a private account never compromised national security.
The congressman, who is expected to have a smooth sailing into US Senate from Maryland, was speaking after FBI Director James Comey cleared Clinton of any email-related probe. The FBI stood by its original decision that earlier this year said there was no reason to bring any charges against anyone associated with use of private email server during her term as US Secretary of State.
The new emails were discovered on a computer used by former Congressman Anthony Weiner, husband of Huma Abedin, who is currently vice chairwoman of Hillary for America campaign, and served as travelling chief of staff for Hillary Clinton when she was America’s chief diplomat.
Just two days ahead of Tuesday’s election, Van Hollen encouraged all Americans to use their right to vote. It is important for all Americans to get out and vote on the election day, he said.
Speaking at a fundraiser hosted by a Pakistani American, Naheed Khan, the lawmaker appreciated the community’s role toward U.S. development.
Hollen lambasted Republican candidate Trump for targeting American communities, saying his outlandish statements suggesting exclusivity to deal with the issue of immigration have harmed America’s image and run counter to the very idea of American democracy.
Mowahid Hussain Shah, a Supreme Court Bar attorney, earlier, hailed the Pakistani American connection in the field of education. He said the Forman Christian College in Lahore, established by American missionaries in the 19th century symbolizes strong bonds between the two societies. He also recalled the late parents of Van Hollen and said values of human decency, generosity, and commitment should underpin affinity between the two peoples.
