Kit Bond: “We can protect this country. We can get the information we need. We can provide security for the American people. And we…”

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

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

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.

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…