When I returned to the Department earlier this year, I pledged that the work of the Civil Rights Division would be one of my highest priorities. That was true in February. It is true today.

"I am confident that Director Williams’ experience, knowledge, and dedication will greatly enhance law enforcement’s ability to address transnational crime through unique partnerships made possible by INTERPOL, and by the hard work of people like Secretary General Ron Noble."

"Today we announce a step forward in bringing those we believe were responsible for the 9/11 attacks and the attack on the USS Cole to justice."