Larry Combest: “Mr. Chairman, the Intelligence Committee held one hearing on title V of the National Security Revitalization Act, partly…”

“Mr. Chairman, the Intelligence Committee held one hearing on title V of the National Security Revitalization Act, partly in open session. The subsequent markup was conducted entirely in open session. During the markup, the committee unanimously approved amendments to sections 502, 504 and 512. Section 512 was the focus of the committee's interest. As introduced, the section required that the United States may provide intelligence to the United Nations only pursuant to a written agreement between the President and the Secretary General of the United Nations. The agreement must specify: The types of intelligence to be provided to the U.N.; The circumstances under which intelligence may be provided; and The procedures to be observed by the U.N. concerning persons who shall have access and the procedures to be observed by the U.N. to protect the intelligence against disclosure not authorized by the agreement. As introduced, section 512 required that no agreement would have been effective for a period exceeding 1 year. Mr. Chairman, U.S. policymakers working with the U.N. use intelligence information as part of their broader diplomatic efforts to advance U.S. foreign policy interests with other governments and U.N. agencies. A significant portion of intelligence sharing with the U.N. includes support to peacekeeping activities.”