Grassley: Line Agents Deserve Praise for Holding Leadership Accountable
WASHINGTON – Senate
Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today issued the following
statement after the Justice Department Inspector General provided a report
concluding that former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe lacked candor on
multiple occasions.
“Part of effective leadership is about setting an example. Too often, a disregard for accountability in leadership of federal agencies goes unchecked, jeopardizing the integrity of the entire agency. The actions by the line agents and career professionals at the FBI to hold leadership accountable merits our praise. Americans deserve honesty from their government, especially from those who work to secure justice. Lack of candor at any level of the FBI or Justice Department risks more than reputation; it also imperils the confidence needed for the agency to function effectively. Steps to hold itself accountable will go a long way in restoring faith in the FBI and Justice Department,” Grassley said.
Grassley
wrote to the Inspector General on March 21, seeking
information regarding its review of McCabe’s conduct in light of the FBI
Office of Professional Responsibility’s recommendation to terminate him.
Read
the inspector general’s report of investigation HERE.
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