Kit Bond: “There appears to be a troublesome communication gap between the administration, Department of Transportation, OMB and…”

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.

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

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

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…