Let me ask you this just as a straightforward matter. What is the job of the FBI and what will the FBI's role be if and when you are confirmed as its director. The simple motto on the website of the FBI's homepage is to protect American citizens and uphold the Constitution. If I am confirmed as the next director of the FBI, that's what we're going to do. And redirect resources to making sure that occurs every single day. Thank you for your willingness to do so. And this committee will hold you to account on restoring integrity at the FBI. And I thank you also for your commitment, commitment to transparency. (06:34–06:50)
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Asserts that the FBI's role is to protect citizens and uphold the Constitution, and he plans to focus on this if confirmed as director.
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