On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
I am honored today to recognize the 40th anniversary of the National Intelligence Council. This is an amazing organization that has provided invaluable contributions to the security of the United States. On December 3, 1979, the NIC was created to serve as a source of extensive expertise on intelligence issues, facilitate collaboration, conduct outreach to other experts beyond government, and to connect intelligence and policy communities through a wide variety of intelligence products. The work the NIC does is important. It really does matter. These products include the National Intelligence Estimate, the annual threat assessment in the form of Statements for the Record, the unclassified Global Trends report, and including oral remarks that the Director of National Intelligence gives to us as Members of Congress. The NIC's 18 intelligence officers serve as the primary advisers to the intelligence leader, and their expertise and advice is greatly appreciated and greatly respected. As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I am grateful for them and for their 40 years of dedicated service and protecting the American people. ____________________
