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Roemer statement on Panetta's Nomination for CIA Director

For Immediate Release 1/7/2009
Contact: Liz Packard (202) 682-1800

Washington, DC - CNP President Tim Roemer released the following statement today regarding Leon Panetta, Chairman of CNP's National Board of Advisors and past Chairman of CNP's Board of Directors, being nominated to be the next Director of the Central Intelligence Agency:

"On behalf of the Center for National Policy, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Leon Panetta for his nomination to be the next Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. As has been the case throughout his very impressive career, Leon's tenure as chairman of CNP's Board of Directors was marked by his deep knowledge of a wide range of public policy issues and his dedication to finding workable solutions to the most difficult challenges facing this country--and doing so in a bipartisan way. These traits, in addition to his effective management style and grasp of the budget process, would serve both the CIA and the country well, and we wish him the very best as the nomination process moves forward."