On monday That President Joe Biden announced that he would offer William Burns, former US Secretary of State. And many former ambassadors To be the Director of the US Federal Intelligence Agency or the CIA.
Burns, 64, has served 33 years at the US State Department, working for the president from both Democrats and Republicans. Former US Ambassador In Russia as former President George W. Bush and former Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of President Barack Obama
In a video clip released on Monday Biden praised Burns for being “Diplomat example” by him and Burns believe that the same. Intelligence should not have a political agenda.
Biden also stated that “It’s time to set the intelligence free. And restore confidence and confidence of government officials Including CIA officials ”
However, if Burns is confirmed to hold such position He will replace current CIA Director Gina Haspel, where she has been with the CIA for more than three decades. Before becoming a director. The first CIA woman in 1957. 2018
Haspel rarely appeared in the media during her tenure. This is due to the escalating conflict between the White House and US intelligence agencies, although she has previously been in opposition to President Trump.
At the beginning of the month Hasplee renovated the CIA website in an effort to employ a more diverse group of people. With new website pages being designed for “Stimulated the interest of talented Americans. Let them feel that An energetic work environment awaits them here. ”
Burns side Stating in a video released by Biden’s transition team on Monday: He will do his best to serve in the CIA for the integrity of the organization without a side choice. And will strengthen confidence and cooperation in intelligence with allies and partners
Burns also said the CIA would have to deal with threats from its superpower rivals Russia, China, terrorism, cyberspace and “power challenges” like climate change. And public health security
In this regard, Burns is nominated as director. The CIA has received positive feedback from former intelligence and security officials such as Norman Rule, a former Iranian national intelligence manager. Office of the Director of National Intelligence It tweeted that Burns was a “strong choice” and was regarded as virtuous. Honesty And have a strong commitment to colleagues
Mark Polymeropoulos A former senior intelligence officer at the CIA tweeted: He thought Burns would be highly accepted. During his diplomatic missions abroad He is also very cooperative with the CIA field staff.
In the history of Burns. Since his retirement in the year. In 2014, he was chairman of the Carnegie Endowment of International Peace Institute, three Presidential Distinguished Service Awards, and the highest civilian honor from the U.S. Department of Defense. And from the US intelligence agency
Burns holds a bachelor’s degree in history from LaSalle University. Philadelphia And holds a master’s and doctorate degree in international relations from the University of Oxford.
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