Creation Of National Intelligence Director (Senate Governmental Affairs Committee)

Witnesses testified before the committee about the September 11 Commission’s proposal for the creation of a National Intelligence Director. They emphasized that such a director would need to be empowered with budgetary and executive authority in order to be effective. They discussed the impact that the creation of such a post would have on intelligence gathering and sharing. They also responded to questions from members of the committee. (8-16-2004)