Mr. Ratcliffe, Yesterday, I found and watched the full recording of the hearing where Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee, of which you are a member. I wanted to start by saying that in comparison to some of your colleagues, such as Mr. Gowdy and Mr. Jordan, you conducted yourself professionally and respectfully when speaking to Deputy AG Rosenstein and Director Wray, and for that I thank you. However my purpose in addressing you today is to express my disappointment at your participation in this hearing, one that I believe was a clear attempt to discredit the “Mueller” investigation and provide cover for the President. Contrary to the less-than-credible proclamations of President Trump, the investigation being conducted by Mr. Muller under the supervision of Mr. Rosenstein is not a “witch-hunt” and I certainly hope that you, Mr. Ratcliffe, do not characterize it as such. Especially considering the reputation of Mr. Mueller and his dedicated service to our country, and considering the results that his investigation has so far produced: 19 individuals charged, 3 Russian companies charged, 5 guilty pleas and 1 prison sentence. While I understand the need for judicial oversight and recognize the House Judiciary Committee’s important role in that process, I am troubled by how you and your Republican colleagues are using the committee in a manner that subverts the American people’s faith and trust in our institutions, for the apparent purpose of protecting a President who has shown himself to be less than honest, and irreverent toward the Constitution that he swore an oath to uphold. This hearing simply should not have taken place. Respectfully,