Obama praises FBI, says country counting on it

[BlueJessamine]

Source: Marin Independent Journal

WASHINGTON—Offering a robust endorsement for the FBI and its leadership, President Barack Obama on Tuesday praised the bureau's employees for their commitment to staying "one step ahead of all who step outside of the law."

"We are counting on you," Obama said from an outdoor courtyard at FBI headquarters, where he was greeted by sustained cheers.

Thousands crammed the plaza, while many other FBI workers peered down from their windows. Obama thanked them all for embracing "a profound transformation" in their mission and their capabilities.

"With the attacks of 9/11, your mission became focused more than ever before on prevention, so that we have the capacity to uncover terrorist plots before they take hold," he said. "With the spread of new technologies you increasingly confronted adversaries in unconventional areas, from transnational networks to cybercrimes and espionage. And through it all, you must continue to stay one step ahead of all who step outside of the law."

Obama's brief stop at the FBI was part of a broader effort in support of the crime-fighting and intelligence community. He went to the CIA last week in a morale boost for employees after controversy erupted over his decision to release Bush-era memos detailing harsh interrogations methods against terror suspects.



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[skooooo]

1. Amen to that..

They stayed out of the torture scandal, and I have more respect for them than the CIA, that's for sure.

[LakeSamish706]

2. I'm really liking his approach with these various Departments....

Instead of beating them with a big stick he is trying to win them over with kindness. Especially with all that went on with the Bush Administration with CIA, FBI, etc.

[Dollface]

4. Better than kindness, respect.

[LakeSamish706]

5. Your right, much better word... Thanks...

[Ian David]

3. "I just want to wish you all good luck...

"I just want to wish you all good luck... we're all counting on you."

[santamargarita]

6. Don't forget the Right-Wing Terrorists

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