Comey confirmed as director of FBI
buzzz worthy. . .
The FBI finally has a new leader.
On Monday, July 29, the Senate confirmed James Comey as the new Director of the FBI. President Obama had this to say about his nominee:
The one lone vote against Comey came from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who delayed the selection process due to concerns about the domestic use of drones.
The FBI finally has a new leader.
On Monday, July 29, the Senate confirmed James Comey as the new Director of the FBI. President Obama had this to say about his nominee:
Statement by the President on the Confirmation of James Comey as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
"I applaud the overwhelming, bipartisan majority of Senators who today confirmed Jim Comey to be the next director of the FBI. Jim is a natural leader of unquestioned integrity. In the face of ever-changing threats, he has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to defending America’s security and ideals alike. With Jim at the Bureau’s helm, I know that the FBI will be in good hands long after I’ve left office. . ."
The one lone vote against Comey came from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who delayed the selection process due to concerns about the domestic use of drones.
Monday's 93-1 vote put Comey in line to succeed Robert Mueller, who is stepping down in September after 12 years heading the agency. Paul was the only no vote.
Comey said he is is "excited" to do the he job.
