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1) SHORT THREAD: If today (or the near future) marks the end of Mueller's probe—regardless of what it finds—let's celebrate the not-minor victory that the rule of law held. Mueller was able to pursue his case to its conclusion. At plenty of moments that didn't seem likely....
2) It shouldn't seem like a victory that Mueller was never fired, that Rosenstein was never fired, that Rachel Brand or Noel Francisco never faced the dilemma of a "Saturday Night Massacre," but given the circumstances and the environment it is....
3) And we owe credit to people like Rod Rosenstein and Don McGahn who helped make it possible. They made it possible for Mueller to do what DOJ is supposed to do: Pursue justice, without fear or favor....
4) It reminds me of what Mueller said to John Ashcroft on the night of the STELLAR WIND hospital showdown in 2004: "There comes a time in every man’s life when he’s tested, and you passed your test tonight." Whatever Mueller finds, our system worked—for now....
5) We shouldn't have to celebrate something as basic as this, but it's a sign that our system, our rule of law, and our democracy is holding—for now. /END
