Posted on 05/21/2020 9:56:53 AM PDT by bitt
The Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Rep. John Ratcliffe as the next director of national intelligence.
Ratcliffe, R-Texas, was approved on a 49-44 vote. The installment comes as the intelligence community once again finds itself in the middle of a political firestorm, over whether Trump associates were improperly "unmasked" in intelligence reports during the latter days of the Obama administration.
Ratcliffe's nomination was voted out of the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this week on a party-line vote of 8-7, reflecting lingering partisan tensions over the post.
The DNIs role is crucial to our national security, and I look forward to working with Director Ratcliffe as he oversees the efforts of our nations 17 intelligence agencies," acting Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said in a statement Thursday. "In a time when the threats to our nation are many and varied, it is critical to have a Senate-confirmed DNI ensuring the wide array of intelligence agencies are sharing information across lines, coordinating capabilities, and working in the furtherance of our nations security using 21st century, cutting edge capabilities."
Rubio added: "Director Ratcliffe understands this responsibility, and I am confident that he will fulfill all of the roles assigned to the DNI with integrity.
During his confirmation hearing earlier this month, Ratcliffe, R-Texas, pledged to senators that hed deliver intelligence information without bias if confirmed for the job. Ratcliffe, who was one of Trumps fiercest allies during impeachment, said he had the experience to be an independent leader of the nations 17 intelligence agencies, given his past work as a federal prosecutor.
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From your lips to God’s ears!
Are you aware that Grenell reorganized the DNI? Are you aware that Grenell did so much that after the reorganization, Adam Schiff sent him a letter telling him that he should no longer exert his authority since he was only acting? Grenell tweeted his response: Imagine being in a position and then not doing your job.
The only reason the committee and the senate approved him so quickly was because they wanted Grenell out asap. He made them nervous, especially with his eagerness to declassify and publish.
Lodi you are exactly correct.
“I hope hes as badass as Grenell.”
I dont think you should use “ass” describing Grenell, as he is a fag.
Bad ass? Why do you think they confirmed Ratcliffe?
They found out that Grenell did not hold back, he just acted. Best outcome, Ratcliffe takes charge and first order of business is turn Grenelll loose on them.
Seriously, where does Trump place Grennell? Don’t say FBI, he is not a lawyer or in law enforcement.
Yes!
“....order of business is turn Grenelll loose on them. .”
May his purse have a brick in it!
Yes. Or an anvil or a bayonet.
Ratliffe knows everything shif knows.
Terrific idea!
“..Grenell should be the next FBI director...”
Agreed. He’s a f***ing Bulldog, and needs to be where he can do the most damage to the Left.
That would be a dream come true...
“Grenell should be the next FBI director. “
great idea!
I really liked Grenell
Me, too.
Grennell is a bad @ wolverine. Lets hope that Ratcliffe is at least a honey badger.
+1,000,000 ...
Let’s hope Radcliffe picks up with Grenell leaves off.
so did mitturd abstain or is he one of the fearless 44?
I hope he makes Grenell look like a wimp. Some serious house cleaning is long overdue. And the spook trade requires regular house cleaning.
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