Kit Bond: “Going forward are you recommending because if you start--if we start subsidizing operating assistance we're going to…”

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.

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.

I believe strongly we take for granted our defense base will always be there, maintaining capacity and innovation to keep the United States and our warfighters second to none.