is every single republican just going to rehash and hammer on this same "I hope" crap over and over

we get it, he said "I hope" and not a direct order. You don't have to say it thrice #comey

@shel If it comes from the president, when he says "I hope," it's as good as an order.

@Elizafox precisely;

like if I have power over someone and I say "I hope you'll see things my way :)" there's like, an implied threat and directive