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Statement from Rep. Ratcliffe

Statement

Date: March 11, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Executive Branch

Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement today:

"In balancing my obligations as the Representative of Texas' 4th Congressional District with my nomination by the President to become the Director of National Intelligence, I will not be voting on legislative matters which likely pertain to or impact the responsibilities of the position to which I may be confirmed. Authorities involving the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)/USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 fall into this category. To avoid any appearance or actual conflict of interest, I will abstain from today's vote as well as any future votes during the confirmation process which may likewise impact the authorities or responsibilities of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence."


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