There are many more questions to be asked about how far the origins of the Russia investigation went to protect 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, and how much then-President Barack Obama knew, Rep. Doug Collins said Monday.
"Others were saying no, we will never charge her," the Georgia Republican told Fox News' "America's Newsroom." "We have (former FBI Director James) Comey preparing the exoneration, then you take the same group, everybody who goes into the Russian investigation, exactly the same people. This was not low-level investigating."
There are still a few weeks left before the Inspector General's report will be completed, said Collins, and he believes Democrats are "very concerned" about it.
"They know right now that all they have is to paint the president in a bad light," said Collins. "What they do know is that the report will come out. You are actually taking on American citizens, using a secret court to do this when you have unverified documents."
He added that he agrees with President Donald Trump's contention in an interview last week that Obama had to know about the investigation, as it was "much higher up than just these investigators. We see the influence."
Collins also discussed the escalating situation with Iran, commenting that the only thing the country agrees with is Trump's strength.
"That was so disheartening, the Iran deal, which I was firmly against from day one," said Collins. "Now they say they're going to break the treaty. They were never really abiding by it to start with."
Collins also on Monday discussed the immigration and border situation, and accused Democrats of using migrants as "pawns."
"We have issues that need to be fixed," said Collins. "We need some humanitarian aid there because they're coming through in droves. We've got to fix the incentive for it."
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