Mike Turner U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mike Turner U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio | Official U.S. House Headshot
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner has commented on President-elect Donald Trump's decision to appoint John Ratcliffe as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Turner expressed confidence in Ratcliffe's ability to lead the agency, citing his previous experience as the Director of National Intelligence and a member of the House Intelligence Committee.
Turner stated, "John Ratcliffe served as the Director of National Intelligence and as a member of the House Intelligence Committee and knows what it will take to lead the CIA and counter the serious threats posed by China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea."
He further emphasized Ratcliffe's potential impact on national security: "John will play a vital role in protecting the American people, bolstering our national security, and supporting U.S. interests and allies abroad."
Turner concluded by acknowledging Trump's strategic choice: "By choosing John, President-elect Trump is taking significant steps to reinforce the United States’ intelligence and security capabilities."
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