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US Senate Panel Approves FBI Director Nominee Wray

© REUTERS / Aaron P. BernsteinChristopher Wray is seated prior to testifying before a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be the next FBI director on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 12, 2017.
Christopher Wray is seated prior to testifying before a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be the next FBI director on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 12, 2017. - Sputnik International
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The US Senate Judiciary Committee said on Thursday it unanimously approved the nomination of Christopher Wray to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The full US Senate will be next to vote for Wray's nomination.

"Chairman Chuck Grassley: FBI Director nominee Christopher Wray approved unanimously by Sen[ate] Judiciary [Committee], reported to full Senate," the panel said on its official Twitter account.

Assistant Attorney General, Christopher Wray speaks at a press conference at the Justice Dept. in Washington. (File) - Sputnik International
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On June 7, President Donald Trump announced via Twitter he had chosen Wray to head the FBI. Trump said Wray’s experience made him an ideal nominee for the post.

Wray previously served as Assistant Attorney General at the head of the Criminal Division of the Justice Department from 2003 to 2005.

After completing his service, Wray received the Edmund J. Randolph Award, the Justice Department's highest honor for public service and leadership.

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