President Obama Introduces the New Director of the FBI (edited)

President Barack Obama introduced the new director of the FBI on Monday in Washington. Obama described the new director, James B Comey, as “uniquely qualified” for the position.

After interviewing many potential candidates, Obama knew Comey was right for the job after seeing his family, saying that Comey could tell what is right and what is wrong.

Comey, a former prosecutor will hold the position as the 7^th director of the FBI. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Comey stated how honored he was and how he was excited to work with the brave men and women of the FBI.  

After thanking the President and his family for all of their support, Comey went on and talked about the ethos of the FBI. On the FBI’s shield it reads, “fidelity, bravery, and integrity”. The newly appointed Director asserted that the FBI must be loyal to both act as an independent organization above political influence, yet also act in accordance with the US department of Justice. Bravery is not the absence of fear, but rather the resistance of fear. Comey explained how the FBI must be honest by being wholesome and undivided.     

Comey strongly emphasized how these principles capture the essence of the FBI and how he would continue to uphold these standards moving forward.