Kit Bond: “A couple weeks ago I visited India to discuss energy and a number of other matters.”

I pledge to dedicate my skills and energy to strengthen our diplomatic and economic ties to Trinidad and Tobago to advance U.S. interests in the world and to promote American democratic values.

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.

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

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