Kit Bond: “I think that is very important. Senator Murray and I are concerned a whole lot about what happens in Washington State…”

You'll also be responsible for recommending policies to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the agency.

The administration's decision is their decision, but if there is an implication that the intelligence committee should not be told honestly and frankly of advice that you give to the policymakers--whether it's accepted or not--that…

That means you would often have the unenviable task of determining whether or not there are such violations.

I believe strongly we take for granted our defense base will always be there, maintaining capacity and innovation to keep the United States and our warfighters second to none.