"The special counsel should be free to follow through with his investigation to its completion without interference, absolutely," Ryan (R-Wis.) told reporters Tuesday morning. "I am confident he will be able to do that. I received assurances that his firing is not even under consideration. We have a system based on the rule of law in this country. We have a justice system, and no one is above that justice system."

Source: Los Angeles Times March 20, 2018 21:45 UTC