I'm going to defer on the policy question today.

I think we need to acknowledge that encryption is out there and that not all encryption takes place here in the United States.

We have to make sure that the CIA is world-class with respect to developing this information in a timely, speedy fashion.

I voted for the change to put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress.

I will see it as my responsibility to do everything I can to make sure that we're talking about the critical nature of these authorities and how they keep Americans safe.

rolling back the Iran deal.

I think we have an obligation to use that information to keep Americans safe.

I am confident that the Central Intelligence Agency will play a role for this Administration, as for every previous Administration, providing powerful intelligence that shapes policy and decision-making inside this Administration.

I am confident that America can do that.

The Iranians are professionals at cheating.

You have my commitment as the Director of the CIA, if I am confirmed, that we will continue to provide you the intelligence to understand both what's taking place in the nuclear arena.

You have my commitment that every day I will not only speak truth to power...