That was the overly cautious part - certainly pursuing the investigation is part of his job - sending the letter to congress, informing the world is really the issue here. Why did he send the letter? Was he simply being cautious and wanting to correct his testimony - as he stated - or was he sending a message?
I don't believe he sent the letter because he felt an obligation to correct his testimony. But, I have no other explanation that comes easily. I think there are several plausible explanations:
- He has the goods, and is trying to avoid a scandal involving the president - by affecting the vote...
- He is sending a message to the Justice Department that they cannot control the FBI
- He is sending a message to his own people in the FBI that he has their back and won't be controlled by political hacks
If the reports are true that Justice - including Loretta Lynch - advised him against sending the letter, then I think that really cuts against him just "doing his job, and correcting his testimony". Clearly the timing is critical here - he could have amended his testimony - to the extent it was really necessary - after the election. The timing suggests an ulterior motive -
I just can't figure out what it is...