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If you have no evidence, will you retract your statements that Trump won Pennsylvania in 2020? I traveled to Pennsylvania and saw things firsthand. I’m moving on because you’re not answering. The attorney with Giuliani made similar claims and has been disbarred for false statements about the election. As a potential chief law enforcement officer, you must rely on facts, not conspiracy theories. Your role is to protect voters and election workers. You acknowledged Biden as president, yet many in his circle still spread false claims. I’m here to answer questions, not do your homework. The 14th Amendment addresses birthright citizenship. I’ve served as a state prosecutor and AG, and I look forward to working with you if confirmed. I was preparing for today.

You mentioned wanting to eliminate 600 NIH workers on day one and 2,200 from HHS. Which departments will you cut from? There are 200 political appointees that change with each administration. If you remove those, will you replace them with your appointees? President Biden changed 3,000 employees at HHS. As a potential top health official, will you commit to not firing federal employees working on food safety or cyber protection? There are 91,000 employees. So, will you ensure those working on food safety and cyber security keep their jobs? I commit not to fire anyone doing their job. Will this commitment be based on your opinion or political agenda? It will be based on my opinion. So, it seems those with differing views on vaccines may be at risk of losing their jobs.

My colleagues are trying to undermine and defund the FBI because they are investigating Donald Trump. Attacking the FBI and independent journalists undermines our democracy. By attacking these institutions, they can violate the law without consequences. The credibility of the FBI is being eroded by those on the other side of the aisle, and this needs to stop.

I want to thank President Trump for his leadership and faith in me. It's an honor to lead the FBI under Pam's leadership, guided by the Constitution. I'm here because of God, my family, and my friends. This is the American dream realized. I thank the senators and representatives for their trust. There will be accountability within and outside the FBI. We're here because of our shared love for this country. To the media, target me, not the FBI. There will be one system of justice for all Americans. We must address the violent crime and national security threats facing our nation. We will find those who seek to harm us and uphold the Constitution. The men and women of the FBI will be held to the highest standards and they have my full support. God bless America.

You're being considered for FBI director, yet you didn't check if your associates, including the president, were involved in attacking police officers. Look at the Capitol Police behind you. Are you proud of raising money from those who assaulted them? You claim to support law enforcement, but your actions tell a different story. Did you ever publicly state that Donald Trump declassified all documents at Mar-a-Lago? You mentioned a declassification order, but did you confirm it included all those documents? Shouldn't we consider the potential risks to sources before declaring documents declassified? Did Trump consult agencies about the risks? You say you support transparency; will you back the release of your grand jury testimony and relevant sections of the special counsel's report? Your time is up.

I don't understand why the committee skipped over 30 years of my career and focused on a past incident from graduate school. We should be looking at the last three and a half years because people were killed in a terrorist act. The special agent found that I was involved and I apologize for lying to the committee. I was fired for it.

I questioned Mr. Patel's fitness to be FBI director, given his association with individuals convicted of assaulting police officers and profiting from it. I asked him to look at the Capitol Police officers present and explain why he is proud of what he did. I responded that I have never accepted violence against law enforcement. I have worked with law enforcement and never glorified violence against them. I never made a single dime out of violence against law enforcement. I also questioned whether Mr. Patel had claimed that Donald Trump declassified all the documents at Mar-a-Lago and whether he considered the potential risks to sources before advocating for declassification. I responded that President Trump issued a declassification order to a large number of documents. It was the responsible thing to do and no one died. I support following the law and providing whatever information the law requires.

When will our Republican colleagues recognize that the FBI deserves better than this nominee? The values of fidelity, bravery, and integrity should guide us. It's time to stand up for the men and women of the FBI.

Speaker 1 asserts that there is a two-tier justice system weaponized to persecute people based on political beliefs, and that Director Wray has personally helped weaponize the FBI against conservatives. He references the Twitter files, Missouri v. Biden disclosures, the Durham investigation and report, and the exposure and collapse of the Russian collusion hoax. He asks Director Wray what he is prepared to do to reform federal law enforcement to earn back the trust of the American people, noting that he asked Mister Durham about this, and Durham said he did not think things can go too much further given that law enforcement, particularly the FBI or Department of Justice, runs a two-tiered system of justice. Speaker 0 responds by disagreeing with the other speaker’s characterization, saying the description of his bias against conservatives seems insane given his personal background. He explains that the approach to protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution starts with emphasizing to his staff to do the right thing in the right way, which means following the facts wherever they lead, no matter who likes it. He outlines several actions: enhanced procedures, safeguards, approvals, double checks and triple checks, record-keeping requirements, accountability policies, and funding for new functions like an Office of Internal Audit that didn’t exist before. He notes the installation of an entirely new leadership team from his predecessor and asserts that where he can take action, he will to hold people accountable by removing them from the chain of command. The exchange ends with an invitation to speak further, though the remark is truncated: “Gentlemen, ladies, time to speak to the….”

I express regret for my texts causing confusion and pain. My political opinions were shared during the election, but they never influenced my work at the FBI. I criticize various politicians, including Clinton and Trump, but my actions were always unbiased. I was involved in the Russian interference investigation and take pride in the FBI's integrity. I believe the hearing is a victory for Putin and a threat to our democracy. I am ready to answer any questions.

I'm honored to be confirmed and thank President Trump and Attorney General Bondi for their support. The FBI has a storied legacy, and the American people deserve an FBI that is transparent, accountable, and committed to justice. The politicization of our justice system has eroded public trust, but that ends today. My mission as director is clear: Let good cops be cops and rebuild trust in the FBI. Working alongside the dedicated men and women of the bureau and our partners, we will rebuild an FBI the American people can be proud of. To those who seek to harm Americans, consider this your warning: We will hunt you down in every corner of this planet. Mission first, America always. Let's get to work.

I've never completely understood the term "deep state". What I can tell you is that the FBI has 37,000 men and women working in field offices all over the country and in LIGAD offices all over the world. These are people of character, of courage, of principle, of selflessness, and of patriotism. That's the FBI that I see. I appreciate that, and I hope the president stops attacking the FBI.

People are trying to say that the FBI is corrupt and that the Steele dossier is discredited, and that the investigation into Russian interference is based on nonsense. However, the Steele dossier was taken seriously because it corroborated reports the bureau had received from other sources, including one inside the Trump camp. There is a big move to undermine the Mueller investigation by calling it names. The American people were attacked, and that can't happen again. It is unpatriotic to try to stop an investigation from going forward so we can make sure it doesn't happen again.

Speaker 1 questions the FBI's role, asking if their job is to defend Joe Biden or protect the country and uphold the constitution. Speaker 0 clarifies that the FBI's job is to protect the country, keep people safe, and uphold the constitution objectively. Speaker 1 accuses the FBI of being politicized and weaponizing the agency against the American people. Speaker 0 disagrees, stating that there are good people in the FBI and defends their actions. Speaker 1 questions why certain information was redacted, but Speaker 0 explains that redactions are made to protect sources. Speaker 1 expresses the need for transparency to address the perception of politicization.

All statements taken out of context misrepresent my 16 years of service. Those suggesting otherwise are spreading false information. If confirmed as FBI director, my focus will be on creating a de-weaponized and de-politicized law enforcement system. The priority will be strict adherence to the Constitution and maintaining a singular standard of justice.

The speaker wants the American public to know that the FBI has had problems. The FBI will hold itself internally accountable and meet out justice to those who abuse their roles. Those who have taken missteps have already been eliminated from the FBI. The FBI will vigorously uphold justice as vigorously as they pursue violent crime, on a twenty four seven, three sixty five basis. The speaker will have zero tolerance for those who utilize their badge to harm the country.

Moving forward with Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director will likely provoke significant backlash. Many believe he seeks to disrupt the institution, but he is profoundly unqualified for the role. His experience in federal government is limited to three years as a line attorney at DOJ headquarters, with no leadership or management experience. The idea of him leading an organization of 37,000 people, with operations across 400 locations and sensitive global roles, is unrealistic. It’s hard to imagine him commanding respect in a room full of police chiefs and sheriffs.

I thank you for being here, Mr. Mayorkas. Your actions have been watched closely, and it is believed that you have lied. The American public sees this too. You are seen as a threat to freedom and rights, but thankfully the first amendment exists to stop you. Your accusations are untrue.

I served as a prosecutor for 18 years. There’s no basis for the suggestion that I would start with a name and then look for a crime; I have never done that, and my former colleagues would support this. As attorney general, I have no intention of doing so either. Thank you for your time today. While I believe you will be confirmed, I suggest that a good way to foster unity is by responding to Grassley's letters. Addressing this issue will be important, as he is persistent in seeking answers. Thank you, senator.

The speaker claims to have found documents related to Jim Comey that were not where they should have been. The speaker says these documents are unflattering to Comey. The speaker asserts that Comey disgraced the FBI numerous times with his role in crossfire hurricane and other abominations. The speaker finds it stunning that Comey continues to attack their leadership when they are cleaning up the mess Comey created and continue to find things from his era.

You mentioned that the White House will not interfere, but the incoming president believes he can direct the Justice Department. If he suggests investigating a political enemy, would you comply? I wish we could have discussed this in a meeting. It's essential for the attorney general to remain independent. While I haven't heard the president make such a request, I recognize that many Americans have lost faith in the DOJ. If confirmed, my priority will be to restore integrity to the department and ensure justice is served fairly. Let's move on to your current responsibilities as attorney general.

How many illegal FISA queries have occurred under your leadership? Reports indicate over a million errors among 3.4 million queries. Do you disagree with the inspector general's assessment? I don't have those numbers right now. The court noted over 200,000 violations during your tenure. Did you knowingly mislead Senator Lee about Pfizer's involvement in the January 6 investigation? I did not perjure myself; I believed Pfizer was not involved at the time. The court found FBI personnel conducted improper queries for personal reasons. What accountability measures have been taken? There have been disciplinary actions, but I can't discuss specifics. The FBI's trust is at an all-time low, and people feel you aren't providing honest answers. In Florida, applications to work for us have increased over 100%. We are proud of our agents and they deserve better.

The FBI's actions against President Trump and other American citizens demand accountability. Where are the Republican senators demanding justice? I experienced this firsthand when FBI agents served a subpoena at my home. This is retaliatory abuse and intimidation by the Biden administration, using the FBI. The raid on President Trump's home was based on trumped-up document retention issues. This is unacceptable. We must stand for freedom, against the extremist left, and for the Constitution and the liberty it represents.

50 former national intelligence officials, including the heads of the CIA from both parties, have dismissed the accusations against me as a Russian plot. They argue that the cyber attacks targeting our elections originate from the highest levels of the Kremlin. This is deeply concerning. Despite this, there are those who fail to comprehend this reality, whether it's Russia, China, or any other country. I have faith in the 17 intelligence agencies of our nation, and I trust the military and civilian intelligence professionals who are dedicated to our protection.

The FBI was accused of treason, illegal spying, and a criminal conspiracy to unseat a president. All of that was nonsense. I was overconfident in the procedures that the FBI and Justice had built. The Steele reporting played a central and essential role in the decision to seek a FISA order. I don't believe the FBI concluded that Steele's reporting was bunk after talking to a sub source. As the director, you're not kept informed on the details of an investigation. The inspector general did not find misconduct by any FBI people. He found mistakes and negligent oversight. The inspector general found significant mistakes, and that is not something to sneeze at. The American people, especially your viewers, need to realize they were given false information about the FBI. It's honest, it is not political, it is flawed.