Statement from Congressman Ruppersberger on the Appointment of Congressman Peter Hoekstra as Intel Chairman

Washington, DC - Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) released the following statement on the appointment of Congressman Peter Hoekstra (R-Michigan) as the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

"I am pleased with the appointment of my colleague, Congressman Peter Hoekstra, as the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He is a hard working, dedicated, patriotic American who will ensure that politics have no place in the Intelligence Community. He will make sure that our Committee continues to put the 'United States First' as we work to improve our national security. I believe our country will be well served by Mr. Hoekstra's leadership as we face the challenges ahead as our entire Committee works hard to keep us safe."

Congressman Porter Goss who headed the Intelligence Committee for eight years stepped aside as Chairman after his August 10th nomination as CIA Director. Congressman Ruppersberger is also a member of the Intelligence Committee.

See also: House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

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