During his confirmation hearing as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for CIA director, John Ratcliffe emphasized the agency's core mission of collecting human intelligence and conducting covert action. Ratcliffe's prepared remarks, obtained ahead of the hearing, underscored his commitment to ensuring that political or personal biases do not influence the agency's work.
Ratcliffe pledged to guide the CIA through challenging times, stating that the agency's mission is more crucial than ever. He emphasized the importance of collecting intelligence globally, producing objective analysis, and carrying out covert operations as directed by the president.
