President Obama Introduces New Director of FBI

Editor: Brian Bauersfeld

October 28th, 2013

New Director James Comey Speaks on the Meaning of FBI during his Acceptance Speech of the Seventh Director to the Federal Bureau of Investigation

President Barak Obama opened up his speech on Monday afternoon welcoming the seventh director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, James Comey. 

The President introduced the new director, James Comey, by saying that he has dedicated his life to defending his country. In fact, he said that there is no matter of justice that Comey has not tackled. 

Further, the president described Comey as being someone who has a calmness in a room during a crisis, and someone who has gained respect from people all over the spectrum.

Upon standing at the podium, Comey thanked his loved ones as well as the president and other people who have helped him get to where he is now. He shared a quote said by his mother when he was younger, “rise and shine, show the world what you’re made of.”

Comey went on to further explain the meanings of fidelity, bravery and independence, the three aspects to the FBI shield.

First, he explained that fidelity has both the role of independence from all political forces and institutions, but also follows a specific rule of law and is part of a government security system. 

Next was bravery, which Comey described as not lacking fear, but being able to mask that fear and complete a mission. He said that real agents have the same fear that real people do, but go and do those things anyway.

Finally was integrity, describing it as the values and consistency that every member of the bureau gives forth to their organization for the better good of the people they protect.

James Comey accepted his installation and ended his speech by again thanking everyone who helped him get to where he is now.