When a whistle-blower comes forward—and our act specifically says the whistle-blower has to bring as much information as possible—we then take it from that person on behalf of the public interest. If the whistle-blower wants to disappear, they can, and many do. They say, “Here's the problem. Deal with it.” Then it becomes mine. We never negotiate away a wrongdoing. We never mediate a wrongdoing. We take that and act with it.
On March 23rd, 2017. See this statement in context.