BOND CALLS INTELLIGENCE BILL A GOOD STEP IN REFORMING THE SYSTEM
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August 23, 2004
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Kit Bond today called the 9/11 National Security Protection Act an important move in reforming the nation's flawed intelligence system.
"I have worked closely with Chairman Roberts as we examine how to reform the intelligence community's coordination and overcome bureaucratic barriers," said Senator Bond. "This legislation is a good step as we attempt to fix this system so we can better protect Americans here and abroad."
Contrary to reports, this legislation is not a plan to dismantle the CIA. Bond stressed that the 9/11 National Security Protection Act will changes the lines of reporting and require greater coordination among agencies. This coordination is currently the Director of the CIA's job, but has proven not to work.
Under this plan the intelligence community will be renamed the National Intelligence Service, creating a National Intelligence Director (NID). The NID will have authority of the budget and personnel and the Department of Defense's national intelligence collection agencies. There will be four Assistant NIDs for Collection; Analysis and Production; Research, Development and Acquisition; and Military Support.
"Everyone wants to do something to reform our intelligence system. I got on the Intelligence Committee because I agreed our system needed to be reformed and improved. Given the recent testimony of top intelligence officials I now support bringing the strategic defense intelligence under the National Intelligence Director. The time to act is now," said Bond.
"I have worked closely with Chairman Roberts as we examine how to reform the intelligence community's coordination and overcome bureaucratic barriers," said Senator Bond. "This legislation is a good step as we attempt to fix this system so we can better protect Americans here and abroad."
Contrary to reports, this legislation is not a plan to dismantle the CIA. Bond stressed that the 9/11 National Security Protection Act will changes the lines of reporting and require greater coordination among agencies. This coordination is currently the Director of the CIA's job, but has proven not to work.
Under this plan the intelligence community will be renamed the National Intelligence Service, creating a National Intelligence Director (NID). The NID will have authority of the budget and personnel and the Department of Defense's national intelligence collection agencies. There will be four Assistant NIDs for Collection; Analysis and Production; Research, Development and Acquisition; and Military Support.
"Everyone wants to do something to reform our intelligence system. I got on the Intelligence Committee because I agreed our system needed to be reformed and improved. Given the recent testimony of top intelligence officials I now support bringing the strategic defense intelligence under the National Intelligence Director. The time to act is now," said Bond.
