Avril Haines actually said...

I know, Mr. President-elect, and Madam Vice President-elect, that you've selected us not to serve you, but to serve on behalf of the America...

I will represent to you Congress and the American public, the patriots who comprise our intelligence community.

I have never shied away from speaking truth to power. And that will be my charge as director of national intelligence.

I know you didn't select me to serve you, you selected me to serve the American people.