FBI Director Nomination
President Bill Clinton spoke in a ceremony in the Rose Garden and announced the nomination of Federal District Judge Louis Freeh to head the… read more
President Bill Clinton spoke in a ceremony in the Rose Garden and announced the nomination of Federal District Judge Louis Freeh to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation after the previous head, William Sessions, was fired by the President the previous day. President Clinton lauded Judge Freeh’s record as an FBI agent, federal prosecutor, and federal judge. Judge Freeh accepted the nomination in brief remarks following those of the President. close
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