Article snippet: James Comey's abrupt firing as FBI director took Washington -- and the nation -- by surprise Tuesday, but he is not the first bureau chief to be dismissed by a president. William Sessions -- no relation to current Attorney General Jeff Sessions -- served as director of the FBI from Nov. 2, 1987, until July 19, 1993, when he was fired by then President Bill Clinton. Sessions, who was affiliated with the Republican Party, was nominated for FBI director by then President Ronald Reagan. Political experts say Sessions remained partisan throughout his tenure. Democrats vociferously supported Sessions when he made an effort to include more minorities and women in the FBI. Sessions’ lasting influence on the FBI extended beyond his diversification efforts. He also helped support a nationwide DNA program as well as national fingerprint process. However, Sessions’ ethics came into question just before then-President-elect Bill Clinton was inaugurated. Sessions was accused of improperly using an FBI plane to visit his family as well as reportedly installing a security fence around his home on the government’s dime. A Justice Department report found that Sessions had avoided paying taxes on the use of his FBI limousine for his daily commute. "I have concluded that the director has exhibited a serious deficiency in judgment involving matters contained in the report and that he does not command the respect and confidence needed to lead the bureau and the l... Link to the full article to read more