Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray Urges Commitment To 'Rule Of Law' In Farewell Address

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Source: Huff Post/AP

Jan 11, 2025, 02:50 AM EST


WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI must remain independent, above the partisan fray and “committed to upholding the rule of law,” outgoing Director Christopher Wray said in a farewell address just days before his expected retirement at the conclusion of the Biden administration following more than seven years on the job.

“No matter what’s happening out there,” Wray said, “in here, we’ve got to stay committed to doing our work the right way every time, with professionalism, with rigor, with integrity. That means following the facts wherever they lead, no matter who likes it or doesn’t — because trust me, if there’s anything I’ve learned in this job, there’s always someone who doesn’t like you.”

The remarks at the packed farewell ceremony at FBI headquarters steered clear of any direct political reference, with no overt mention of President-elect Donald Trump’s scathing criticism of him or the turmoil the bureau has encountered amid a spate of highly charged investigations into both Trump and President Joe Biden. But the backdrop was unmistakable, coming amid concerns that Trump — who last month forced Wray’s departure by naming loyalist Kash Patel to the job — could seek to use the FBI’s law enforcement powers to exact retribution against adversaries.

Adhering to the rule of law, Wray added, “means conducting investigations without fear or favor and it means not pursuing investigations when the predication’s not there. That’s what the rule of law is all about. We’ve got to maintain our independence and objectivity, staying above partisanship and politics because that’s what the American people expect and I think that’s what they deserve.”

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[Tetrachloride]

1. I would be interested to know what he's not saying. Maybe we could have some Irish coffee.

I'll bring the Irish and he can bring the coffee and make a trade.

[BigMin28]

2. Too late

If he were serious, Wray would have a word with James Comey.

[sop]

3. The Trump horse is out of the barn.

[hlthe2b]

4. Words... I'd believe him more if he had the courage to stay and fight--force Trump to fire him.

Stand up for what Congress intended when they made FBI Director a 10-year position, severable only under conditions of misconduct. So, if Trump wanted to fire him, he would have had to lay out his "created" justification--something history would record as one (of many) important abuses of power.

[-misanthroptimist]

5. Rule of Law?

What the hell is that?! I mean, it sounds like a good idea, but it'll never fly as long as we have billionaires.

[stillcool]

6. he needs better joke material

[CanonRay]

7. That's kinda funny

[SamKnause]

8. What is this 'Rule of Law' that you are referring to ???

You must be referring to a different country.

The 'supreme court' killed the 'Rule of Law' in the U.S.

They were aided and abetted by corrupt politicians, corrupt corporations, and a corrupt penal and justice system.

Any court that rules money is speech, corporations are people, allows torture, ignores illegal invasions, and states cops have immunity
and they have no obligation to protect the public is corrupt.

I don't know why the supreme court is held is such high regard when they have caused the majority of problems in the U.S.

[republianmushroom]

9. And another Bull Shit peddler leaves office. Do as I say, not as I do.

47 months and counting

[Joinfortmill]

10. Too little, too late.