My own belief is that at least some strong indication with some enforcement mechanism is necessary in that package now in order to assure the investment world and the consumer world that we are on the right path, and therefore have the psychological effect of improving confidence and helping move forward with some sustainable measures.
Coats emphasizes the need for clear fiscal plans to boost confidence.
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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.
I know others have talked about that here today, but when you and I had a chance to talk earlier in the last couple weeks, I mentioned one of my real concerns about China.
You'll need to demonstrate to the American people that the Intelligence Community deserves their utmost confidence as a source of truth and insight.
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