Kit Bond: “Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I asked him to be sure and start the timer, because I've got a lot to say, but I join…”

Now that is, being a Missouri resident and a 'show me,' I like the bottom line.

He is not supposed to say so, but we are going to give it to him anyway.

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.