We are a fact-gathering organization only. We don’t clear anybody. We don’t condemn anybody.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that the organization Hoover was part of only collects information and facts. They do not decide if anyone is innocent or guilty, and they do not make judgments about people.
About J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover was the long-serving director of the FBI, leading the organization for nearly half a century. During his tenure, he expanded the FBI’s capabilities and implemented various modernizations, but also engaged in controversial and secretive practices that violated civil liberties and abused his power.
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