Kit Bond: “I don't think we can afford to hedge our bets of what Russia, or, for that matter, Iran, China, North Korea, may or may…”

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.

This pragmatic decision will help address larger fighter shortfalls in the Navy, save the taxpayer over $500 million.

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

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…