CBO, on an annual basis, more than an annual basis, warns us of the coming fiscal catastrophe, and yet, it is discussed for a day or two on the floor of the House and floor of the Senate, and then we move on to the business of the day.
Coats criticizes Congress for ignoring warnings about fiscal issues.
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One of the first things you can do--at this hearing, even--is to make a strong statement of support for professionalism in the IC and pledge that you will not tolerate politics influencing the analytical process.
You will need to inspire a workforce that has unfortunately been hollowed out by years of firings, and remind them that their mission is critical--and still noble.
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