Dick Durbin: “I believe that a basis in legislation is necessary to confer that kind of political authority.”

We ask that you immediately provide all committee records that you have withheld, commit to fully complying with Senate Rules XXVI and XXVII going forward, and apologize to Mr. Smith on behalf of the Committee.

Changes of this magnitude with no discernible justification must be scrutinized.

These changes threaten to undermine the work of the FBI and pose a grave risk to the Bureau’s integrity.

The lack of community involvement and speed with which this project has moved forward raises questions about the role of private interests.