> From the Director of the FBI, I would expect better than this. Why? I mean, I know you mean this as lead-in for arguing for accountability. I do get that. B

> From the Director of the FBI, I would expect better than this. Why? I mean, I know you mean this as lead-in for arguing for accountability. I do get that. But the wording - it is sticking with me. It sticks because US federal LEO & IC directors lie. Serially. Every administration. ~Every public remark. As in some directors do not tell one meaningful public truth throughout their term. Most directors lie at close to that rate. Generally they lie by omission and obfuscation but they will lie about plain facts, if necessary, to advance an agenda or defer accountability. Believing them by default is an absurd thing to do. The leadership directly below directors aren't well known to be better. When certain positions have a low-truth history that stretches for generations, maybe we should recognize that. We ought not accept their assertions as factual; any consideration should come with worthwhile vetting and analysis.