Kit Bond: “We want to work with you on that.”

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

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.

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.