Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal cases against President Donald Trump, is scheduled to testify before Congress Thursday.
"I have seen how the rule of law can erode. My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in this country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted," Smith said in a statement that he plans to tell members of the House Judiciary Committee.
"But, the rule of law is not self-executing -- it depends on our collective commitment to apply it. It requires dedicated service on behalf of others, especially when that service is difficult and comes with costs," his planned remarks said. "Our willingness to pay those costs is what tests and defines our commitment to the rule of law and to this wonderful country."
Smith testified for the Committee on Dec. 17 for eight hours. He then called for the testimony to be released to the public. On Dec. 31, the Committee released the video and a 255-page transcript of his testimony.
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