Jim Risch actually said...

I didn't want to miss the opportunity to thank the Service for their help, when I was Governor.

Risch acknowledges past assistance from the Service during his governorship.

08/02/2011

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I have always found Ms. Haspel to be open, to be forthcoming, and to be truthful.

I'm going to support this nomination. I don't take that lightly.

I'm also persuaded by the former directors, both Republicans and Democrats, who are enthusiastically supporting your appointment.

The trust of this Agency is so important when we deal with the Five Eyes or amongst the Five Eyes.