Kit Bond: “We're now a full partner in the P5-plus-1 talks.”

I regret to say that this bill should be called the Big Oil Gulf Monopoly Bill, because that is what it is.

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

If confirmed as the next Inspector General, you'll have the weighty responsibility of ensuring the Director and Congressional Intelligence Committees are fully informed of any violations of the law or deficiencies in CIA programs.

I would humbly suggest that you put more, not less, in the force structure for the Guard, which is a bargain for our military defense.