Repeating briefly what I said earlier, the process to this point for all four nominees has involved extensive investigation, interrogation, a lot of questionnaires, which I am sure they got very tired of filling out, that led them to this moment, followed by more formal investigations at the White House level of all nominees, and coming to this Committee, where staff and members will be looking closely.
Durbin describes the rigorous process nominees underwent before reaching the Committee.
Share
More from Dick Durbin
These changes threaten to undermine the work of the FBI and pose a grave risk to the Bureau’s integrity.
You can’t survive in politics unless you’re optimistic. You’ve got to believe that even though you face a setback or you don’t have all the laws you need, that tomorrow will be better.
The lowering of the FBI's hiring standards "threaten[s] 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.
Other voices in this conversation
