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There are some very suspect things about how the Hillary Clinton email investigation was handled. The fact that Loretta Lynch, who was the attorney general at the time, met with Bill Clinton on the tarmac right before Hillary had to speak with the FBI is definitely one of them. Also, Loretta Lynch told Jim Comey to publicly call this a matter, instead of a criminal investigation. These actions downplayed what Hillary Clinton had done while all the drama was being created around Donald Trump and the Russia collusion, which never materialized. What the American people are going to find out about the FBI is astonishing, especially the level of bias.

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.

The department has issued a letter outlining restrictions on the speaker’s testimony, and as a result, the speaker will not answer questions on topics of public interest that fall under those restrictions. Specifically, questions about the opening of the FBI’s Russia investigation, which occurred months before the speaker’s appointment, and matters related to the Steele dossier cannot be addressed. These topics are the subject of ongoing review by the department, and any inquiries should be directed to the FBI or the Justice Department. The speaker reiterates the importance of adhering to what is written in the department’s report. The report contains the findings and analysis, along with the reasons for the decisions made. The speaker states that the results of the investigation were stated with precision and that there is no intention to summarize or describe the results in a different way during the testimony. Moreover, the speaker has previously stated that they will not comment on the actions of the attorney general or of Congress. The speaker emphasizes a commitment to their role and to the standards of the department. They note that they were appointed as a prosecutor and intend to adhere to that role and to the department standards that govern. Finally, the speaker reflects on a history of challenges to democracy, highlighting that the Russian government’s efforts to interfere in U.S. elections are among the most serious.

Before calling on Senator Lee, I need clarification on whether the FBI headquarters, which investigates cybercrime and terrorism, should be shut down. I deserve an answer. If the best attacks against me are false accusations, this body undermines the credibility of the FBI. I have served in every theater of war and any claims that I prioritize political bias over the Constitution are unfair. I have the endorsement of over 300,000 law enforcement officers for the FBI director position. I am quoting his own words, and facts matter. You had three minutes in the next round to address this.

Republicans claim that I got off easy and that Jim Comey let me off. It's absurd how that's their only response. They refuse to read the indictment or engage with the facts. This is about me, not anyone else. It's disturbing to see them defend this man. They had the opportunity to acknowledge his actions and move on, but they're still defending him. I find it hard to understand their psychology.

The speaker states that they have not interfered with the Hunter Biden investigation, and there has been no political interference. They cannot comment on whether Joe Biden is being investigated or if the Department of Justice (DOJ) said he is off-limits. The speaker refers to the ongoing investigation led by special counsel Weiss and mentions a long-standing policy. They emphasize the FBI's responsibility to remain non-partisan and deny opening an investigation into the attorney general. The speaker avoids discussing whether the FBI tipped off Hunter Biden's lawyer before executing a search warrant on a storage unit. They conclude by stating that the FBI is not accountable to Congress or the American people.

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.

Okay, here's a concise transcript: James Comey, the fired FBI director, deep state hero. I am excited to be here, even if others aren't. It is an honor to be here with Laura Carlton and Ryan Garcia. Seeing the disgraced and fired FBI director, Comey, in person is a magnanimous occasion for me. I was asked to leave, but Comey can stay, right? Comey is cool. He didn't disrupt the library, but he did disrupt the entire country, a presidential election, and a presidential term for Donald Trump. My heart is fluttering that I got to see James Comey.

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.

"James Comey decided not to work through the FBI press office when he wanted to change the narrative in Washington, burnish his reputation, against attacks from Democrats, and try to sully Donald Trump's reputation." "my goal was to improve negative stories about James Comey and to set a narrative, I e, set the Russia collusion narrative." "it depends what the meaning of the word is." "these are documents that were never given to Jim Jordan." "most classified information statutes have a five year statute of limitations, but there is a provision that extends it to ten years if it's willing and knowing." "Tomorrow though, I think we're gonna take people on a new destination, which is how often did the FBI get blocked in trying to investigate Hillary Clinton corruption at the Clinton Foundation?"

I am deeply troubled by your responses today. You need to acknowledge that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. You avoided answering that question when asked by Senator Durbin. Additionally, you should clearly state that those involved in the January 6th insurrection who committed violence should not be pardoned. I don’t have to say what you want me to say. I speak the truth and won’t say anything just to gain confirmation. I will answer questions to the best of my ability.

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.

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.

Republicans claim that Comey let me off too easily, but I find it absurd how that's their only response. They refuse to read the indictment or engage with the facts. This is about me, not anyone else, no matter how much they try to confuse people. It's disturbing to see their efforts to defend this man. This could have been the opportunity to acknowledge his contributions and move on, but they're all in again. I struggle to understand the psychology behind it.

As Attorney General, I'm addressing the tarmac meeting I had with Bill Clinton back in June. We met privately in Phoenix for about 45 minutes while the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails was still ongoing. Shortly after, FBI Director James Comey recommended no charges. I acknowledge that the meeting might have appeared inappropriate, but I want to be clear: we did not discuss the investigation. Our conversation was about unrelated topics, like golfing and our grandkids.

Director Wray, the speaker expresses concern about the politicization of the Department of Justice and the FBI during the Biden administration. They believe that senior officials have allowed these institutions to be politicized. The speaker mentions FBI agents who are unhappy with the weakening of institutional integrity due to the DOJ being treated as a political weapon. They focus on the investigation into corruption allegations involving Hunter Biden and Joe Biden. The speaker presents a WhatsApp text message from Hunter Biden to a senior Chinese communist, suggesting that Joe Biden would retaliate if a commitment was not fulfilled. They mention an IRS whistleblower who testified that the DOJ blocked attempts to obtain GPS data on Joe Biden's phone. The speaker questions whether the FBI tried to determine the locations of Hunter Biden and Joe Biden when the text was sent. Director Wray defers to the ongoing investigation led by special counsel Weiss. The speaker accuses the DOJ and underlings of trying to stop the investigation and allowing the statute of limitations to expire. They mention another testimony from the IRS whistleblower, alleging that an Assistant US attorney stated that a search warrant would not be approved due to political optics. The speaker questions whether the FBI allows political optics to hinder corruption investigations. Director Wray reiterates that they follow the facts and cannot discuss ongoing investigations. The speaker criticizes Director Wray for not doing the work and hiding behind the attorney general.

The speaker questions the witness about approximately 50,000 text messages expressing personal beliefs such as "f Trump, stop Trump, impeach Trump." The speaker asks the witness to confirm that these messages were not sent on official FBI devices or time, but the witness admits that many were. The speaker suggests the witness's previous claim of never crossing a line was false, given the numerous messages expressing anti-Trump sentiments on official channels. The speaker questions whether the witness understands why some people don't believe him and why his involvement in investigations concerning President Trump is troubling, considering his expressed desire to "f him, to stop him, to impeach him." The speaker implies this could cast doubt on the integrity of those investigations.

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.

"Ultimately, all we can do at the FBI is make sure that we stay focused on doing the work in the right way, following our rules and not letting preferences, partisan or otherwise, drive or taint the approach." "A Trump lawyer certified that all classified papers had been returned to the government, but the FBI said later it found 72 documents marked top secret or secret, at least one about US military strength." "I haven't had any interaction with the Biden White House, about investigations into the former president." "This is a hard job. You're inevitably going to make different people angry, often very powerful people. But part of the essence of the rule of law is to make sure that facts and the law and proper predication drive investigations. Not who's in power, not who wants it to be so or not so"

The FBI was accused of treason and illegal spying, but the truth is that all of that was nonsense. I was wrong about the FISA process being handled in a thoughtful and appropriate way; I was overconfident. The Steele reporting played a central and essential role in the decision to seek a FISA order, but the FBI didn't conclude that Steele's reporting was bunk after talking to a sub source. As director, I wasn't informed on the details of the investigation. The inspector general did not find misconduct by any FBI people, but mistakes, negligence, and oversight. One FBI lawyer doctored a document. The inspector general did not find political bias or illegal conduct, but significant mistakes. The American people were given false information about the FBI. It is honest, and flawed. It's unclear if there was gross incompetence, negligence, or intentionality.

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.

Speaker 0 states: "It's disruptive. It's ridiculous." "Obviously, it's to persecute an enemy, which I can't believe the FBI is being so politicized." "However, I will say, if he would have testified in the first impeachment hearing, maybe we wouldn't be here." "So there's a little bit of karma also."