Chairman Rogers & Ranking Member Ruppersberger Statement on Nomination of Nicholas Rasmussen as NCTC Director

Statement

"We commend President Obama for nominating Nicholas Rasmussen to serve as the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). Nick is a seasoned intelligence professional dedicated to the protection of America and her citizens. With challenges posed from terrorists around the globe from North Africa to the Middle East to South Asia, we stand ready and willing to work with him to ensure NCTC has all of the authorities and resources it needs to accomplish its critical mission on our nation's behalf."

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