In June, the Judiciary Committee held two hearings that discussed the challenges sexual assault survivors face in coming forward. #MeToo has shown that credible allegations often surface many years after the fact. We must respect & listen to survivors, not attack & bully them.
Some Republicans want to handle Dr. Ford’s allegations with a conference call. That is not a fair or credible approach, especially given that she is willing to testify before the Committee.
The FBI’s career professionals should conduct an independent investigation before the Committee determines how to proceed on a bipartisan basis. My Republican colleagues are making a mistake if they plow ahead with a Committee vote this Thursday. They should reconsider.
