Bush mentions that in late September 2001, FBI director BobMueller told him that there were 331 potential al Qaeda operatives inside the United States.
Later in the afternoon, the President convened a call with FBI Director BobMueller, Chief of Staff Jack Lew, and Homeland Security Advisor Brennan to receive an update.
I'd also like to say that today I am seeking a two-year extension for FBI Director BobMueller. (Applause.) And in his 10 years at the FBI, Bob has set the gold standard for leading the Bureau.