    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book I)]
    [April 21, 2005]
    [Page 652]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Confirmation of John D. Negroponte as Director of National Intelligence
    April 21, 2005

        I commend the Senate for moving quickly to confirm John Negroponte
    as the first Director of National Intelligence. I congratulate John on
    his confirmation, and I look forward to working closely with him. As the
    DNI, Ambassador Negroponte will lead a unified intelligence community as
    it reforms and adapts to the new challenges of the 21st century. The
    United States continues to make progress in the global war on terror
    against the enemies of freedom who target innocent civilians and seek
    weapons of mass destruction. I appreciate John's willingness to once
    again serve his country and the many men and women who serve in the
    intelligence community.