California Conservative

The AP’s Katherine Shrader is reporting that the Senate has confirmed Gen. Michael Hayden as the next Director of the CIA. He was approved by a vote of 78-15.

President Bush, in a written statement, applauded Hayden’s confirmation. “Winning the war on terror requires that America have the best intelligence possible, and his strong leadership will ensure that we do,” he said. “Gen. Hayden is a patriot and a dedicated public servant whose broad experience, dedication and expertise make him the right person to lead the CIA at this critical time.” At his confirmation hearing, Hayden sought to assure lawmakers he would be independent from his military superiors but said he would consider how his uniform affects his relationship with CIA personnel. If it were to get in the way, he said, “I’ll make the right decision.”

I hope that Gen. Hayden’s top priority is to continue cleaning out those agents and analysts who put personal political agendas ahead of the collection and analysis of intelligence. The CIA’s war with the Bush administration is well-documented. They’ve tried undercutting his every decision. That’s gotta stop, especially since they aren’t doing a competent job.

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