[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 158 (Thursday, October 18, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2179-E2180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ROBERT C. THOMPSON

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 18, 2007

  Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I want to call to the attention of the House 
the outstanding public service of Robert C. Thompson of McLean, 
Virginia, in my congressional district, as he prepares to retire this 
month.
  Mr. Thompson has contributed more than 30 years of public service to 
our Nation, most recently as Deputy Director for Management and 
Administration of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which he 
helped completely restructure from the ground up following 9/11. He has 
proven himself a pioneering, tireless leader in the Navy's efforts to 
combat terrorism around the globe.
  Robert Thompson began his career in the Army, where he saw armed 
conflict in Vietnam, and was stationed in the Republic of

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Korea and stateside. After leaving the Army, Mr. Thompson joined the 
Naval Investigative Service as a special agent in 1976, where he 
quickly made a name for himself in counterintelligence. He was selected 
to head counterintelligence operations for the Navy in 1984, and was 
awarded the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement in December 
1990.
  In 1994, Mr. Thompson was detailed to the National Security Council, 
where he helped build the foundation of U.S. counterintelligence 
strategy. His contributions to this effort permanently improved this 
Nation's efforts in combating terrorism. During a later tenure as 
Acting Director of the National Counterintelligence Center, Mr. 
Thompson was entrusted with performing several high-profile damage 
assessments on the impact of espionage and security breaches of the 
highest order of importance to the U.S. government. His exemplary 
service was recognized with the National Intelligence Distinguished 
Service Medal, the highest award bestowed by the U.S. Intelligence 
Community, in November 2001.
  In retirement, Mr. Thompson looks forward to traveling with his wife, 
Betty Ann, and enjoying the outdoors with his family. His son, Robert, 
is currently on his second tour with the Virginia National Guard in the 
Middle East.
  I am proud to call attention to Mr. Thompson's dedication. I 
congratulate Mr. Thompson on his exceptional performance, leadership, 
and unfailing commitment to his country. The contributions he has made 
to the intelligence community will serve as a strong foundation for 
future success in the global war on terror for years to come.

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