Quotes
The politicisation of our justice system has eroded public trust—but that ends today,
The American people deserve an FBI that is transparent, accountable, and committed to justice,
All FBI employees will be protected against political retribution,
He's an instrument of Donald Trump's effort to destroy the Justice Department and the FBI so that he is absolutely and completely not only above the law, but beyond the law,
The American people are sick and tired of two tiers of access, two tiers of treatment, and two tiers of justice,
said Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn, also speaking earlier this month on the need for Patel to head the FBI The FBI has lost trust among the American people in recent years. Much of that stems from a perception that politics has infected the FBI's important work,
said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, ahead of Thursday's vote We need all law enforcement working together and focused on the real threats facing our country,
He is unprepared and unqualified. He has an enemies list. He has these foreign entanglements,
said Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, rallying against Patel's confirmation in front of FBI headquarters in Washington before Thursday's vote The only thing that will matter if I'm confirmed as a director of the FBI is a de-weaponized, de-politicized system of law enforcement completely devoted to rigorous obedience to the Constitution and a singular standard of justice,
I have no interest, no desire and will not, if confirmed, go backwards. There will be no politicisation of the FBI,
Patel told Democratic senators as he faced heated questioning Mr. Patel’s recent political profile undermines his ability to serve in the apolitical role of Director of the FBI,
Collins explained in her statement Kash Patel has demonstrated a dangerous lack of judgement, lack of preparation and lack of independence,
It is shocking that my Republican colleagues are willing to support him despite the serious threat he poses to our national security,
A third of the workforce for the FBI works in Washington, DC,
In a democracy, law enforcement does not serve the president, let alone someone who fashions himself as a king. Law enforcement serves the people,
My reservations with Mr. Patel stem from his own prior political activities and how they may influence his leadership,
We will go out and find the conspirators, not just in government but in the media,
Congratulations to @Kash_Patel on being confirmed as Director of the FBI. Kash will end the radical weaponization of the agency and ensure it is working to PROTECT Americans, not target them,
The FBI has been weaponized by deep-state Democrat operatives, creating a two-tiered justice system,
Mr. Patel will be a political and national security disaster,
Senator Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said in a statement
.jpg)
