On the recordFebruary 27, 2025
The nation needs an FBI director who understands the gravity of this mission and is ready on day one, not someone who is consumed by his own personal political grievances.
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newsweek.comDick Durbin: “The nation needs an FBI director who understands the gravity of this mission and is ready on day one, not someone who is…”
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Durbin emphasized the need for a competent FBI director during Patel's confirmation hearing.
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