We see these threats manifested within both domestic violent extremists (DVEs) and homegrown violent extremists (HVEs), two distinct threats, both of which are located primarily in the United States and typically radicalize and mobilize to violence on their own. The greatest terrorism threat to our homeland is posed by lone actors or small cells who typically radicalize to violence online and look to attack soft targets with easily accessible weapons. The nature of the threat posed by terrorism-both international terrorism (IT) and domestic terrorism (DT)-continues to evolve. Preventing terrorist attacks, from any place, by any actor, remains the FBI’s top priority. I am pleased to have received your invitation to appear today and am looking forward to engaging in a thorough, robust, and frank discussion regarding some of the most critical matters facing the FBI and the nation as a whole.

I am prepared to discuss with you what the FBI is doing to address these threats and what the FBI is doing to ensure our people adhere to the highest of standards while it conducts its mission.

The list of diverse threats we face underscores the complexity and breadth of the FBI’s mission: to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Our country continues to face unimaginable challenges, yet, through it all, the women and men of the FBI have unwaveringly stood at the ready and taken it upon themselves to tackle any and all challenges thrown their way. On their behalf, I would like to express my appreciation for the support you have given them in the past and ask for your continued support in the future.ĭespite the many challenges our FBI workforce has faced, I am immensely proud of their dedication to protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution. I am extremely proud of their service and commitment to the FBI’s mission and to ensuring the safety and security of communities throughout our nation. Today, I am honored to be here, representing the people of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), who tackle some of the most complex and most grave threats we face every day with perseverance, professionalism, and integrity.

Good morning, Chairman Durbin, Ranking Member Grassley, and members of the committee.

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