Indian-origin leader Kash Patel took oath as the director of the federal bureau of investigation (FBI) on Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita on Saturday.
Addressing the people after the swearing-in, Patel highlighted how a first-generation Indian was set to lead the FBI and declared his achievement as proof that the “American dream” was alive and thriving.
Taking pride in his roots, Patel said, “I am the living the American dream, and anyone who thinks the American dream is dead, look right here.”
“You’re talking to a first-generation Indian who is about to lead the law enforcement agency of the greatest nation on earth. That can’t happen anywhere else… I promise that there will be accountability within the FBI and outside of it,” he added.
Additionally, US President Donald Trump praised Patel calling him the “best ever at that position”.
“One of the reasons I love Kash (Patel) and wanted to put him in is because of the respect the agents had for him. He will go down as the best ever at that position. Turned out he was very easy to get approved. He is a tough and strong guy. He has his opinions… Trey Gowdy came out with an incredible statement and said that Kash is an incredible person and people don’t realise it. When he said that, there was no doubt left. It was a big statement made by someone who is respected and is on the moderate side..,” Trump said.
The 44-year-old Republican became the 9th FBI director on Friday after the Senate voted 51 to 49 in his favour.