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"I believe we must have fair, bipartisan and expeditious confirmation hearings on the nomination of Porter Goss to run the CIA. This is a key position in fighting the war on terror and should not be left vacant. But the most important position is one that hasn't been created yet, National Intelligence Director with real control of budgets and personnel. We need to move urgently on this and other recommendations by the 9/11 Commission to make America safer. The most important thing we can do right now is reform and strengthen our intelligence services as the 9/11 Commission has recommended. I hope that Congressman Goss shares this view and will now support the creation of this important post."
- John Kerry
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Of course, George Bush couldn't divorce politics from this vital position and picked a nominee who has actively engaged in partisan attacks, sometimes from the House floor. Conveniently, Bush has also picked a nominee who has turned his back on intelligence reform.Clowns...
- Allison Dobson of Kerry/Edwards
9:20 PM Update
Rob Bernard reports that Nancy Pelosi can't figure it out either. What is it with these Democrats?8/12 Update
Kerry/Edwards' Chad Clanton:
"While the appointment of Representative Porter Goss fills a vacancy, it does nothing to address the urgent questions of how this administration will reform our nation's intelligence system."
