I am very pleased that President Trump announced his intent to nominate William R. Evanina to be the first Senate-confirmed Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center. Congress elevated this position—which leads counterintelligence for the entire U.S. government—to require Senate confirmation. Bill already serves as Director of NCSC, a position he has held since June 2014. The President’s intent to nominate him to stay in the position in an elevated capacity reflects great credit upon Bill and his team.