FILE - In this May 15, 2007 file photo, James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. The White House says President Barack Obama plans to announce Friday his new choice to lead the FBI in Comey, former President George W. Bush's No. 2 at the Justice Department. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
FILE - In this May 15, 2007 file photo, James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. The White House says President Barack Obama plans to announce Friday his new choice to lead the FBI in Comey, former President George W. Bush's No. 2 at the Justice Department. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
WASHINGTON (AP) ? President Barack Obama has named James Comey to be the new FBI director. Comey was the No. 2 Justice Department official under Republican President George W. Bush.
Obama says Comey is a model of "fierce independence and deep integrity."
Comey gained attention for blocking efforts by the Bush White House to reauthorize a no-warrant wiretapping program in 2004.
If confirmed by the Senate, he would replace Robert Mueller and serve a 10-year tenure.
Obama says Mueller displayed a "steady hand and strong leadership" during his time at the head of the FBI.
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