When the FBI received a draft copy of
the Bellows report, a detailed review of its many recommendations was
conducted, with the participation of working groups formed by the Attorney
General.
From this process, the FBI identified
specific areas in the counterintelligence program for improvement, and,
with the concurrence of the former and current Attorneys General, have
implemented those improvements.
The FBI welcomed these constructive recommendations
and actively pursued corrective action to improve and enhance its counterintelligence
program. These actions, along with initiatives associated with Counterintelligence
in the 21st Century, or CI-21, have had the combined effect of strengthening
the FBI's ability to protect national security.