March 31, 2005   SENATOR COLLINS’ STATEMENT ON WMD REPORT   Washington, DC – Following the release today of a report by the Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction, Senator Susan Collins released the following statement: “The Commission’s report is important for us to understand fully how our Intelligence Community collects, analyzes, and disseminates information, particularly concerning the weapons of mass destruction programs of Iraq, North Korea, Libya, and Iran. I look forward to reviewing the Commissions’ report in detail. “Upon initial review of the report, it appears sharply critical of the Intelligence Community’s past performance against these targets and also its capacity to perform successfully in the future against 21st Century threats. The report calls for greater integration across the Intelligence Community in order to improve its performance against these threats. “The report’s recommendations build on the important reform initiatives established in the Collins-Lieberman Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, which created a Director of National Intelligence (DNI) with significant authorities to manage, integrate, and improve the performance of the Intelligence Community. The report suggests practical steps for the new DNI to take in exercising his authorities under the Act. “In addition, the report highlights the need for improved intelligence analysis, including the fostering of greater diversity of views and competitive analysis. The Collins-Lieberman intelligence reform bill mandates greater competitive analysis by requiring alternative analysis such as red-teams, regular evaluations of analytic products, and the designation of an ombudsman to monitor and investigate biased analysis. “I share the Commission’s central conclusion, that our nation’s Intelligence Community needs fundamental change if it is to confront terrorism and other emerging national security threats successfully. The intelligence reform bill charts a course to fundamental change. The WMD report will help the DNI navigate that course successfully.”   ###   Printable Version   « previous Press Release next Press Release »   1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 March 2005 Press Releases   March 31 current Press Release   March 31 - SENATOR COLLINS COMMENDS DHS FOR NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS GOALS   March 28 - SENATORS COLLINS & LIEBERMAN: DHS DEEPWATER REPORT INCOMPLETE   March 22 - DHS LAUNCHES SENATOR COLLINS’ PROGRAM TO ENSURE CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN SMALLER COMMUNITIES   March 22 - STUDY ON PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS IN RURAL AREAS REINFORCES SENATOR COLLINS’ STANCE ON NEED FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL STATES   March 18 - SENATORS COLLINS & CARPER INTRODUCE POSTAL REFORM LEGISLATION   March 17 - COLLINS, LIEBERMAN URGE ACCELERATION OF COAST GUARD DEEPWATER MODERNIZATION PROGRAM   March 17 - SENATE APPROVES COLLINS-LIEBERMAN AMENDMENT TO RESTORE $855 MILLION IN HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING; 63-37 VOTE   March 14 - SENATOR COLLINS URGES BUDGET COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE FUNDS FOR POSTAL REFORM   March 11 - SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES BILL TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR AMBULANCE, RESCUE & OTHER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES   March 9 - COMMITTEE APPROVES MICHAEL JACKSON TO BE DHS DEPUTY SECRETARY   March 9 - SENATOR COLLINS QUESTIONS DHS SECRETARY ON FUNDING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS   March 8 - SENATOR COLLINS URGES FUNDING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS   March 7 - SENATOR COLLINS CHAIRS CONFIRMATION HEARING FOR DHS DEPUTY SECRETARY NOMINEE   March 3 - SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $200,000 FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE & ASSETS IN MAINE   March 3 - SENATOR COLLINS REQUESTS EQUAL PAY RAISE FOR FEDERAL CIVILIAN AND MILITARY EMPLOYEES   March 3 - SENATORS COLLINS & LIEBERMAN STATEMENT ON INDICTMENTS FOR FEMA FRAUD   March 3 - Senator Collins Introduces National Women’s History Museum Bill   March 2 - Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Federal Whistleblower Protection Introduced In Senate   March 2 - Senator Collins Calls for Greater Protection of Federal Employee’s Private Information   March 1 - Senator Collins Announces Release of Nearly $17 Million for Homeland Security in Maine
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