'Democrats are lighting their hair on fire': Paul Ryan responds to accusations that Jeff Sessions lied to Congress

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March 2, 2017 6:02 PM

Paul Ryan said he sees no reason for Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from overseeing Russia investigations unless Sessions becomes subject of an investigation.

Paul Ryan speaking at a press conference on Capitol Hill

House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday that he sees no "purpose or reason" for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from overseeing Russia-related investigations unless Sessions himself becomes the subject of an investigation.

Ryan's comments came after reports that Sessions had two meetings

But other prominent Republican lawmakers are calling for Sessions to recuse himself from any investigation concerning the Trump campaign's ties to the Russian government.

House majority leader Kevin McCarthy said

Meanwhile, many Democrats, including House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer, are demanding that Sessions resign,

Ryan accused Democratic lawmakers of exaggerating their response to the reports.

"I think Democrats are lighting their hair on fire to try to get you to cover this story," Ryan said. "There's nothing new that we have seen here."

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