Biden directs federal agencies to step up anti-corruption efforts
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times - Thursday, June 3, 2021
President Biden on Thursday issued a memo that establishes anti-corruption efforts as a core U.S. national security interest and that is intended to get federal agencies to step up efforts on tackling corruption and illicit financing schemes.
Mr. Biden said the U.S. plans to lead by example in what he described as a worldwide mission.
“Corruption is a risk to our national security, and we must recognize it as such,” the president said in a statement. “Fighting corruption is not just good governance. It is self-defense. It is patriotism. And it’s essential to the preservation of our democracy and our future.”
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