Tom Cotton: “Jay Clayton is a pending nominee before the Intelligence Committee. We will proceed with his hearing as scheduled unless…”

I’m pleased that the Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance his nomination to be Director of National Intelligence.

I encourage you to pursue a proactive strategy to address these issues, with a coordinated, multi-pronged approach.

Attacks on civilian infrastructure have become a routine instrument of modern warfare, and American operational technology is a target. I write concerning federal tax guidance that discourages the investment needed to defend it.

Jay Clayton is a highly qualified nominee with a deep experience combatting a wide range of national security threats.