FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ODNI News Release No. 13-23
June 1, 2023
DNI Haines Statement on President Biden's Nomination of
Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh to Lead the
National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines today issued the following statement:
“I am delighted to congratulate Lieutenant General Timothy D. Haugh on his nomination to serve as the Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, the Director of the National Security Agency, and the Chief of the Central Security Service. Tim is an exemplary leader, and his experience over the years as a career signals intelligence officer – who currently serves as the Deputy Commander of U.S. Cyber Command – makes him a natural choice to take command. If confirmed, I have no doubt that he will serve our country with great distinction in one of the most challenging leadership positions within the Intelligence Community.
"In addition to congratulating Tim, I also wish to thank General Paul Nakasone for his absolutely extraordinary leadership of NSA and Cyber Command over the last many years. Paul's rare combination of mental acuity, integrity, devotion to service, commitment to his workforce, and kindness has been a great joy to watch and learn from over the time that I have had the great privilege to work with him. He will leave a lasting imprint that will continue to enrich the IC for many years to come.
"Once again, congratulations to Tim on his nomination and to Paul on his enduring accomplishments at NSA and Cyber Command. We look forward to a smooth leadership transition pending Tim's confirmation."
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