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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement applauding Senate confirmation of Gina Haspel to serve as CIA Director.
“Gina Haspel is exactly the right choice to lead the CIA,” said Blunt. “She is the most prepared person to have ever been nominated to the post, demonstrating the highest levels of leadership and professionalism throughout her 33-year career. The widespread support she has within the agency and amongst top national security leaders speaks to her integrity and ability. I have no doubt she will draw on her decades of experience to make sure decision makers have all the facts they need to keep Americans safe. I was proud to support her confirmation, and look forward to working with her in her new role.”
Yesterday, Blunt voted in favor of Haspel’s nomination in the Intelligence Committee. He previously spoke on the Senate floor and at the weekly Republican leadership press conference to rally support for Haspel’s confirmation.
“Gina Haspel is exactly the right choice to lead the CIA,” said Blunt. “She is the most prepared person to have ever been nominated to the post, demonstrating the highest levels of leadership and professionalism throughout her 33-year career. The widespread support she has within the agency and amongst top national security leaders speaks to her integrity and ability. I have no doubt she will draw on her decades of experience to make sure decision makers have all the facts they need to keep Americans safe. I was proud to support her confirmation, and look forward to working with her in her new role.”
Yesterday, Blunt voted in favor of Haspel’s nomination in the Intelligence Committee. He previously spoke on the Senate floor and at the weekly Republican leadership press conference to rally support for Haspel’s confirmation.
