My FBI: Bringing Down the Mafia, Investigating Bill Clinton, and Waging War on Terror

Retail Louis Freeh led the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1993 to 2001, through some of the most tumultuous times in its long history. This is the story of a life in law enforcement, and of one man�s determined struggle to strengthen and reform the FBI while ensuring its freedom from political interference. Bill Clinton called Freeh a �law enforcement legend� when he nominated him as FBI Director. The good feelings would not last. Going toe-to-toe with his boss during the scandal-plagued �90s, Freeh fought hard to defend his agency from political interference and to protect America from the growing threat of international terrorism. When Clinton later called that appointment the worst one he had made as president, Freeh considered it �a badge of honor.� This is Freeh�s entire story, from his Catholic upbringing in New Jersey to law school, the FBI training academy, his career as a US District attorney and as a federal judge, and finally his eight years as the nation�s top cop. This is the definitive account of American law enforcement in the run-up to September 11. Freeh is clear-eyed, frank, the ultimate realist, and he offers resolute vision for the struggles ahead. **

louis Freeh Led The Federal Bureau Of Investigation From 1993 To 2001, Through Some Of The Most Tumultuous Times In Its Long History. This Is The Story Of A Life In Law Enforcement, And Of One Man’s Determined Struggle To Strengthen And Reform The Fbi While Ensuring Its Freedom From Political Interference.

bill Clinton Called Freeh A “law Enforcement Legend” When He Nominated Him As Fbi Director. The Good Feelings Would Not Last. Going Toe-to-toe With His Boss During The Scandal-plagued ‘90s, Freeh Fought Hard To Defend His Agency From Political Interference And To Protect America From The Growing Threat Of International Terrorism. When Clinton Later Called That Appointment The Worst One He Had Made As President, Freeh Considered It “a Badge Of Honor.”

this Is Freeh’s Entire Story, From His Catholic Upbringing In New Jersey To Law School, The Fbi Training Academy, His Career As A Us District Attorney And As A Federal Judge, And Finally His Eight Years As The Nation’s Top Cop. This Is The Definitive Account Of American Law Enforcement In The Run-up To September 11. Freeh Is Clear-eyed, Frank, The Ultimate Realist, And He Offers Resolute Vision For The Struggles Ahead.

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to Understand The Depth Of Freeh's Antipathy, Consider This One Anecdote: Sometime After He Resigned In 2001, Freeh Ran Into The Former White House Counsel Who Had Recommended Freeh For The Job. The Lawyer Reported That Clinton Had Just Complained To Him That The Worst Advice The Lawyer Ever Gave Him Was To Appoint Freeh. I Wear It As A Badge Of Honor, Freeh Writes. And That's Just The Second Chapter.

A spectacular New York Times and Washington Post bestseller, My FBI is the definitive account of American law enforcement during the Clinton years and in the run-up to September 11. Louis Freeh is clear eyed, frank, the ultimate realist, and he offers resolute vision for the struggles ahead. Bill Clinton called Freeh a "law enforcement legend" when he nominated him as the Federal Bureau of Investigation Director. The good feelings would not last. Going toe-to-toe with his boss during the scandal-plagued 90s, Freeh fought hard to defend his agency from political interference and to protect America from the growing threat of international terrorism. When Clinton later called that appointment the worst one he had made as president, Freeh considered it "a badge of honor." This is Freeh's entire story, from his Catholic upbringing in New Jersey to law school, the FBI training academy, his career as a US District attorney and as a federal judge, and finally his eight years as the nation's top cop. This is the definitive account of American law enforcement in the run-up to September 11. Freeh is clear-eyed, frank, the ultimate realist, and he offers resolute vision for the struggles ahead. "[Freeh] comes off as the real deal, an honorable, hard-working man, a devoted public servant and father, a gifted lawyer and onetime federal prosecutor."--- The New York Times Louis Freeh led the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1993 to 2001, through some of the most tumultuous times in its long history. This is the story of a life in law enforcement, and of one man's determined struggle to strengthen and reform the FBI while ensuring its freedom from political interference. Originally published: New York: St. Martin A former head of the FBI describes his appointment to the Bureau, efforts to overcome under-funding and outdated technical resources, and determination to reform the FBI while protecting its freedom from political interference "Includes information on Central Intelligence Agency, Khobar Towers bombing, Oklahoma City bombing, Janet Reno, George Tenet, etc."--Source other than the Library of Congress