(U) MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR POMPEO

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• Document Creation Date: January 30, 2024
• Document Release Date: October 16, 2023
• Case Number: F-2018-00585
• Publication Date: January 24, 2017

Message from Director Pompeo
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(U) Message from Director Pompeo
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Last night, I had the honor of a lifetime by being sworn in as the 22nd Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. I
come to the Agency as a longtime admirer, well acquainted with your skill, courage, and dedication during my years on
the House Intelligence Committee. I am humbled by having been entrusted with this post, and I feel deeply privileged to
be given the opportunity to serve with you. Likewise, I am mindful that I follow the directorship of a distinguished CIA
veteran, consummate intelligence officer, and devoted patriot.
Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to speak with nearly every living former Director. To a person,
they emphasized one point above all others: the extraordinary talent of the CIA workforce�something I appreciate
from firsthand knowledge. They all said it was the best job they had ever had. I would be remiss if I did not mention
former director and President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, who are both in our prayers today. President
Bush told me that being Director was his second favorite job, but I did not really believe him Each of these leaders has
been so kind to help me prepare for this day. They love you. They know your strength comes from many sources: a
legendary can-do spirit, sophisticated tradecraft, and rock-solid integrity, among others.
I want to hear from you�and learn from you�as I gain a greater understanding of the Agency's opportunity to
improve how we keep America safe. Our first opportunity to get together as a full group will be later this week in the
auditorium. I look forward to that first conversation. After many weeks of anticipation, I am eager to join you, energized
by the prospect of what we will achieve together.
Mike
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