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é \ grievous and shocking than an allegation that an FBI Agent has committed perjury or obstruction of. justice. The Subcommittee and the American people should have no doubt that I will swiftly and decisively address any misconduct which was committed by any FBI employees. In that regard, my actions will be consistent with the “bright line ethical and legal standard" that I established for FBI employees on January 3, 1994. Any such actions, however, cannot occur until the investigation is complete and all of the facts are known. FBI Crisis Management Reforms Subsequent to the Events at Ruby Ridge The FBI has learned the lessons of Ruby Ridge. As the Subcommittee has already heard, we have changed policies and procedures to prevent similar, tragic mistakes in the future. I have prepared a handout describing these reforms. I request that it be made part of the record. I would like to review four of the reforms with you. | Rules of Engagement First, I have ended forever the use of rules of engagement by the FBI. “the FBI will govern its use of deadly force by the Department of Justice deadly force policy, which permits the use of deadly force only in the face of imminent death or serious physical injury to the officer or another person. In a moment, I will describe this policy in greater detail. Never again will rules of engagement be open to an interpretation which expands the deadly force policy. In future crises, there will be no confusion -- as there was at Ruby Ridge -- 11 mr WEae