Kit Bond: “More funding for basic and applied scientific research means more jobs for our economy.”

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.

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…

This pragmatic decision will help address larger fighter shortfalls in the Navy, save the taxpayer over $500 million.