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>>186279White House Press Pool Reports @WHPressPool - “Excellent Choice”: Jay Clayton Earns Broad Praise as President Trump’s DNI Nominee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence is drawing strong bipartisan acclaim across Capitol Hill and beyond. A former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York where he aggressively prosecuted terrorists, cartels, and major national security threats and former Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr. Clayton brings unmatched experience, sharp judgment, and proven leadership in both the public and private sectors, making him exactly the right leader to strengthen America’s intelligence community.
Lawmakers and other leaders are lining up in strong support:
Senate Majority Leader John Thune : “President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be the Director of National Intelligence. He has an impressive resume with experience in both the public sector and the private sector and has a kind of skillset necessary for managing issues as complex and varied as those faced by the Director of National Intelligence… Republicans here in the Senate have built a record of acting quickly on the President’s nominees, and we’re going to do the same with Mr. Clayton.”
Sen. Ted Budd : “Jay Clayton is a great choice to be the next . I know him well, & I trust that he knows how to lead and reform our intelligence community. He brings a record of prosecuting terrorists & safeguarding this nation from its adversariesexactly what our country needs.”
Sen. Katie Britt : “Outstanding pick, ! Looking forward to supporting this nomination and appreciate the President’s commitment to our national security.”
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito : “Strong Intelligence Community leadership is essential to protecting the Homeland and ensuring that the intelligence community is working for the American people. I believe made a great choice in nominating Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence. Looking forward to learning more about his vision for the role during the confirmation process.”
Sen. Tom Cotton : “Jay Clayton is an excellent choice by President Trump for Director of National Intelligence. In his service to the people of New York, Mr. Clayton has deep experience combatting a wide range of national security threats. The Senate Intelligence Committee will quickly process his nomination.”
Sen. Chuck Grassley : “Jay Clayton is a respected lawyer & public servant nominated by Pres Trump for Director of Natl Intelligence Glad Sen Cotton is holding intel hrg on Tues/Wed on his nomination”
Sen. Lindsey Graham : “Outstanding choice by President Trump to nominate Jay Clayton to be the new Director of National Intelligence. He has real-world experience, the complete confidence of the President and has performed every task in the public and private sectors in an exemplary manner. I look forward to making sure that Jay is confirmed and can take on his responsibilities ASAP.”
Sen. Bill Hagerty : “ has made an outstanding choice in nominating Jay Clayton to be the next Director of National Intelligence. Jay has been a longtime friend and someone who exhibits great intellect and a passion for public service. I look forward to supporting his confirmation in short order.”
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