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13 February 2009

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https://www.cia.gov/news-information/press-releases-statements/message-from-director-panetta.html A Message from Director Panetta Statement to Employees by Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Leon E. Panetta February 13, 2009 With great pride and honor, I took the oath of office today to become Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Pride because it gives me another opportunity to serve the nation. Honor because I will lead a great organization that is on the front line of preserving our national security. At its best, intelligence gives our government the clearest possible picture of the world as it is. At its heart, intelligence is the solid base on which our country acts to build the world as it should be. It is a profession of risk, of courage, and of integrity. It is a calling for the dedicated, those who find reward not in public acclaim, but in silent duty. CIA holds a special place in American intelligence. Free of policy bias, it reports, analyzes, and informs. Its officers tackle the toughest national security problems. With unique authorities and capabilities, it acts boldly to change threats overseas into opportunities. It has a proud tradition of skill, bravery, and technical innovation. I will uphold our Agency’s commitment to stand by the law and the Constitution, to build trust with the Congress through vigorous oversight, and to promote effective partnerships inside and outside the Intelligence Community.

http://www.dni.gov/press_releases/20090213_release.pdf February 13, 2009 Statement by the Director of National Intelligence Mr. Dennis C. Blair Senate confirmation of Leon Panetta as CIA Director is excellent news for the country and for the Intelligence Community. Leon is an accomplished public servant who brings experience, leadership  and management skills to his new responsibilities. He and I have worked closely since being nominated together in early January. Leon will bring the CIA's talent and extensive contributions to the Intelligence Community to their full potential. I welcome him to the team and look forward to his support and contributions in the months and years to come.