Ruppersberger on the Resignation of CIA Director George Tenet

Washington, DC - Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after the resignation of George Tenet, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

"George Tenet is a great American. He served his country well as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. When Mr. Tenet began his tenure at the CIA, the cupboard was bare when it came to human intelligence. He led the effort to rebuild our human intelligence capabilities. He helped transform the Intelligence Community from a group of dedicated workers focused on fighting the Cold War to a group of dedicated workers focused on fighting the war on terrorism."

"Mr. Tenet served in a bi-partisan fashion under two Presidents and worked hard to enhance our national security and make our country a safer place. I worked closely with him during my service on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He has taken the Intelligence Community a long way but we still have a long way to go. Mr. Tenet has laid a solid foundation for the future."

The Congressman's statement is his personal opinion and does not represent the opinion of the Intelligence Committee.

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