What we do is we combine information collected from any lawful source in a single FBI database so we don't miss a dot when we're conducting investigations in the United States. What we make sure of, though, is nobody gets to see FISA information of any kind unless they've had the appropriate training and have the appropriate oversight.
James ComeyThere are those who've been hacked by the Chinese and those who don't know they've been hacked by the Chinese.
James ComeyThe Clinton investigation was a completed investigation that the FBI had been deeply involved in, so I had an opportunity to understand all the facts and apply those facts against the law as I understood them. This investigation was under way - still going when I was fired. So it's nowhere near in the same place.
James ComeyI care a lot about privacy. I also care an awful lot about public safety. There continues to be a huge collision between those two things we care about.
James Comey