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Saving Justice

Truth, Transparency, and Trust

James Comey

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Question 1 of 9
What core concept does Comey use to describe the public's faith in the Department of Justice, which he argues must be continually earned through a commitment to the truth?
  • A. The Shield of Justice
  • B. The Reservoir of Trust
  • C. The Scales of Truth
  • D. The Federal Mandate
Question 2 of 9
What profound lesson did Comey learn as a young prosecutor after being pressured by his superiors to prosecute Henry Flete, a minor player in a drug conspiracy?
  • A. He learned that mandatory minimum sentences are highly effective in breaking up cartels.
  • B. He realized that local police are often better equipped than federal agents for drug busts.
  • C. He resolved never again to prosecute a case that he did not truly believe in.
  • D. He decided to leave the DOJ immediately and become a corporate defense attorney.
Question 3 of 9
Why did Comey feel it was necessary to inform the court and opposing lawyers that his WitSec informant, Vinnie DiMarco, had committed polygamy?
  • A. Because federal law requires WitSec informants to be legally married to receive government stipends.
  • B. Because Vinnie's second wife was actually an undercover DEA agent.
  • C. Because the Gambino crime family had discovered the marriage and threatened to expose it.
  • D. Because maintaining absolute transparency is essential for federal prosecutors to preserve public trust.
Question 4 of 9
What is the enduring legacy of Henry Stimson at the Southern District of New York (SDNY)?
  • A. He established the Witness Protection Program to encourage Mafia informants to come forward.
  • B. He reformed the corrupt office by prioritizing intelligence and principles over money and politics.
  • C. He mandated that all federal prosecutors must have prior private-sector experience.
  • D. He successfully merged the SDNY with Main Justice in Washington, DC to centralize power.
Question 5 of 9
According to Comey, what is the appropriate way for a US President to discuss Department of Justice investigations?
  • A. They should publicly direct the outcomes of specific high-profile cases to reflect the will of the voters.
  • B. They should maintain absolute silence on all law enforcement matters to avoid any appearance of bias.
  • C. They can discuss broad policy categories (cases plural) but should never state views on specific individual cases (singular).
  • D. They must privately brief the Attorney General on which political opponents to investigate.
Question 6 of 9
How does Comey believe the FBI and DOJ should handle their own significant mistakes, such as the background check error involving Dylan Roof or flawed hair analysis testimony?
  • A. They should handle them internally to avoid causing public panic or distrust.
  • B. They should publicly own and apologize for the mistakes through press conferences.
  • C. They should shift the blame to local law enforcement agencies whenever possible.
  • D. They should classify the errors as state secrets to protect ongoing criminal trials.
Question 7 of 9
According to the text, how did Attorney General William Barr damage the DOJ's credibility regarding the Mueller report?
  • A. By refusing to release any part of the report to the public or to Congress.
  • B. By firing Robert Mueller before the investigation was fully completed.
  • C. By selectively prosecuting only low-level members of the Trump campaign.
  • D. By blatantly misrepresenting the report's findings before it was officially released.
Question 8 of 9
Why was Edward Levi's appointment as US Attorney General following the Watergate scandal so significant?
  • A. He was a highly partisan politician who aggressively prosecuted Nixon's political enemies.
  • B. He was a non-partisan academic who prioritized transparency and successfully reformed the DOJ's culture.
  • C. He was a former FBI director who successfully covered up J. Edgar Hoover's intelligence abuses.
  • D. He was the first Attorney General to also serve simultaneously as a sitting Supreme Court Justice.
Question 9 of 9
What potential solution does the book suggest for the dilemma of holding a former president accountable without making it look like the DOJ is settling political scores?
  • A. Having Congress pass a retroactive pardon to heal the divided nation.
  • B. Relying on local prosecutors outside the DOJ to step up and pursue charges.
  • C. Creating a brand new federal agency exclusively for investigating former presidents.
  • D. Allowing the Supreme Court to conduct an independent criminal investigation.

Saving Justice — Full Chapter Overview

Saving Justice Summary & Overview

Saving Justice (2021) is a compilation of the lessons James Comey has learned during his long career both as a lawyer and as an employee of the US Justice Department. In particular, Comey recounts the memorable cases he’s been involved in and how he’s learned the importance of the judicial system being separate from the partisanship of American politics.

Who Should Listen to Saving Justice?

  • People who enjoy stories about the mafia
  • Anyone interested in the history of the FBI
  • Americans worried about the justice system

About the Author: James Comey

James Comey began his law career as a federal prosecutor in New York City. He then went on to become a US attorney before becoming the deputy attorney general under the administration of George W. Bush. In 2013, Barack Obama appointed him the seventh director of the FBI. His previous book was the 2017 best seller A Higher Loyalty.

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