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Q Thank you. The Acting Director of the CIA says he sees no need to create a Cabinet-level National Director of Intelligence. Does he speak for you and your administration when he says that, Mr. President? And speaking of the CIA, can you give us an update on when you expect to name a new Director?

PRESIDENT BUSH: The 9/11 Commission will issue a report this week, and, evidently, will lay out recommendations for reform of the intelligence services of the United States. I look forward to seeing those recommendations. They share the same desires I share, which is to make sure that the President and the Congress gets the best possible intelligence.

I have spoken about the reforms. Some of the reforms, I think, are necessary: more human intelligence, better ability to listen or to see things, and better coordination amongst the variety of intelligence-gathering services. And so we'll look at all their recommendations, and I will comment upon that having studied what they -- what they say.

Q And the new Director appointment?

PRESIDENT BUSH: Still thinking about it. Let you know when it's going to happen. I wouldn't -- I know there's intense speculation over time, and people get their hopes built up. And still -- still taking a good, hard look.

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I don't think there will be a new post...........It would be like following in ARAFAT'S footsteps.