1:23:00
you'll be entitled to full reinstatement
without prejudice...
1:23:03
if you don't do or say
anything in the meantime...
1:23:07
that would make that impossible.
1:23:10
Relieved of field duty pending
an internal investigation...
1:23:13
Special Agent Clarice Starling,
a ten-year veteran on the Bureau...
1:23:16
began her career
with an assignment...
1:23:18
to interview lethal madman
Hannibal Lecter.
1:23:20
Earlier, we heard comments from Justice
Department spokesman Paul Krendler.
1:23:25
Can you comment on the Justice
Department's decision this morning?
1:23:28
The FBI and the Justice Department are
looking very carefully into the charges.
1:23:32
And, yes, they are extremely serious.
1:23:35
I'd like to add
a personal note, though.
1:23:36
- Starling's one of our best agents.
- No, no, no, stay.
1:23:41
I would be very surprised if these
accusations turn out to be true.
1:23:45
Is the Justice Department and FBI
united in this decision?
1:23:48
It's much too soon to condemn her--