 Given the nature of the threats, I objected to no avail. Fortunately, since then, we have had tremendous support from our state and local law enforcement officials, as well as retired United States Secret Service agents who we have retained at our own expense. FBI Director Ray and his team have continued to provide me with duty-to-warn briefings. I remain incredibly grateful for the service given to me over four years, in and out of office, by the men and women of the Secret Service.