'I'll come to Alabama and let's fill those seats' – Patel gives Katie Britt commitment to Redstone Arsenal's FBI footprint

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised President Trump’s pick to be FBI Director, Kash Patel, during his confirmation hearing Thursday.

Britt also highlighted Patel’s commitment to the FBI’s presence at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.

“I don’t have enough time in my three minutes to dive into all of the incredible work that’s doing there. But just want to reiterate that the workforce occupying these facilities, they were moved from DC to Huntsville,” Britt said to Patel in the hearing.

“They are working diligently each and every day to make sure that men and women in uniform are the best trained, equipped and ready that there is. And I would love a commitment from you just to come with me to visit those facilities, see what those men and women are doing, what they’re learning and all of the training that’s right there at their fingertips.”

Grateful for @KashPatel‘s commitment to visit Redstone Arsenal’s FBI footprint and fill the 4,000 jobs these facilities can accommodate. Huntsville stands ready to make Americans safer and secure our homeland. Looking forward to showcasing and utilizing Alabama’s capabilities! pic.twitter.com/IcEhQFzoWK

— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) January 31, 2025

Patel, former Chief of Staff to the United States Secretary of Defense, responded that he committed to the work being done in Huntsville.

“Senator you have that commitment, Patel said. “And this is a great example, real quick, of the FBI capabilities and infrastructure systems around the country that already exist to the tune of billions. And not only is it, I believe, a 38,000 acre, sprawling campus, but this Congress billeted 202,500 seats – but 4,000 seats still remain open. So let’s go to work. I’ll come to Alabama and let’s fill those seats.”

After the hearing, Britt told Fox Business that Patel might be one of Trump’s best choice to serve in his administration.

“Look, he nailed every one of their questions,” Britt said. “They absolutely came to play political theater. You have people that are already trying to run for President. They didn’t actually take the time to get down to the nuts and bolts of what he would actually be doing at the FBI…He was fantastic. He was masterful both with information and with his ability to take those question and put them right back on them.”

Kash Patel showed true leadership in today’s hearing, focusing on what matters: restoring faith in the FBI, prioritizing Americans’ safety, and upholding our Constitution.

While others played politics, he demonstrated the serious leadership we need to reform the Bureau. pic.twitter.com/sGw0EWljwf

— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) January 31, 2025