Porter Goss to be named new CIA Director

1 posted on 08/10/2004 4:24:06 AM PDT by Dog

You forgot the "BONG!"

2 posted on 08/10/2004 4:24:50 AM PDT by mhking

3 posted on 08/10/2004 4:25:10 AM PDT by mewzilla

Porter Gloss? Is he shiny?

4 posted on 08/10/2004 4:25:54 AM PDT by zarf

Former Case Officer. Most logical choice.

5 posted on 08/10/2004 4:26:28 AM PDT by leadpenny

I'm trying to remember who the politico was who was firmly against Goss, but it's not coming to me. Goss was actually in the CIA, IIRC.

6 posted on 08/10/2004 4:27:04 AM PDT by Bahbah

To: Dog; StriperSniper; Mo1; Howlin; Peach; BeforeISleep; kimmie7; 4integrity; BigSkyFreeper; ...

NEW CIA DIRECTOR!!!!!

7 posted on 08/10/2004 4:27:30 AM PDT by OXENinFLA

Only his forehead ;)

8 posted on 08/10/2004 4:28:32 AM PDT by mewzilla

Porter will now see who his *friends* are during the confirmation hearings.

9 posted on 08/10/2004 4:28:43 AM PDT by mystery-ak (The most dangerous place in the world...between Moore and Ronstadt in the buffet line!)

Bet the 'Rats are having a cow.

10 posted on 08/10/2004 4:29:00 AM PDT by mewzilla

Sensible choice. Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, a former officer with U.S. Army Intelligence and the CIA.

political trivia...in 1983, Porter was appointed to the Lee County Board of Commissioners by then-Florida Governor Bob Graham.

11 posted on 08/10/2004 4:35:29 AM PDT by NautiNurse ("I served in Viet Nam, and we have better hair"----John F'n Kerry campaign platform)

I just heard this on Fox News. I wonder how long it will take him to get confirmed...

12 posted on 08/10/2004 4:37:00 AM PDT by Judith Anne

You bet! They were hoping for some politically correct weenie. Sorry libtards, time for a strong America.

13 posted on 08/10/2004 4:37:03 AM PDT by gunnygail ("John, the people are complaining." "Screw em, let them eat cake!")

14 posted on 08/10/2004 4:37:56 AM PDT by Just mythoughts

I just heard this on Fox News. I wonder how long it will take him to get confirmed...

How long does it take to drag a naked, drunk Ted Kennedy to off a vinyl couch after he passes out on it?

15 posted on 08/10/2004 4:42:14 AM PDT by zarf

16 posted on 08/10/2004 4:43:16 AM PDT by Judith Anne

I can see the questions at the Confirmation Hearings, right now:

"How will you use national intelligence assets to support a woman's right to choose?"

Are you now, or have you ever been, a Vietnam Veteran?"

"What is your favorite color?"

17 posted on 08/10/2004 4:44:02 AM PDT by Old Sarge (JFKerry: It Takes An Idiot To Raze A Village!)

Biography

Rep. Porter J. Goss (R-FL)

Porter first came to Congress in 1989, and now he finds himself leading the effort to revitalize the nation’s intelligence network to better meet the terrorist threat by strengthening our human intelligence and analytical capabilities. As Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Porter was at the center of events in the Congressional investigation surrounding the September 11th terror attacks, spearheading the investigation on possible intelligence-gathering failures prior to the attacks.

Porter ran for Congress dedicated to representing the concerns of the people of Southwest Florida and to changing the way Washington works. His efforts have focused on these legislative areas: veterans, the environment, health care and national security. He’s fought to make sure our tax dollars are spent wisely, and pursued common-sense solutions to eliminate waste and streamline government bureaucracy.

A Florida resident for over 30 years, Porter understands the importance of the state’s natural resources and works hard to protect them. In particular, he has focused on preventing off-shore oil drilling and setting aside funding to restore the Everglades ecosystem. He has served on bipartisan commissions and task forces to craft proposals to make health care more affordable and accessible for everyone. He worked for 10 years to make the dream of constructing a new Veterans Outpatient Clinic in Lee County a reality. He continues to fight for fair distribution of VA dollars nationwide to ensure that those dollars go to where the veterans are. In the area of national security, Porter has traveled to war-torn cities in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia to engage in policy discussions and view first-hand the challenges faced by our allies. He also actively participates in the review of NATO’s response to global security issues.

Porter began his public service career when he was elected to the first Sanibel City Council in 1974 and named mayor by his fellow council members. In 1983, Porter was appointed to the Lee County Board of Commissioners by then-Governor Bob Graham. A former officer with U.S. Army Intelligence and the CIA, Porter brings personal knowledge and experience to his role as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He also serves on the House Rules Committee, which is responsible for how legislation is presented on the Floor, and the new Select Committee for Homeland Security.

Porter and his wife Mariel have resided on Sanibel since 1971. They have four children and eleven grandchildren.

18 posted on 08/10/2004 4:46:36 AM PDT by risk

What impact does this have on his Florida seat?

19 posted on 08/10/2004 4:46:53 AM PDT by Beckwith (Did Kerry commit murder in Viet Nam?)

"What impact does this have on his Florida seat?"

Porter Goss has already announced his retirement from Congress, is not running again.

20 posted on 08/10/2004 4:48:11 AM PDT by Just mythoughts

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