Kit Bond: “I hope that you will look at how you can streamline that to--they are telling me I have got one minute left on the vote.”

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 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.

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

I am humbled by the honorable mission President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Secretary Blinken have asked me to take on as Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago.