DNI Haines Statement on Senate Confirmation of Christine Abizaid as NCTC Director

DNI Haines Statement on Senate Confirmation of Christine Abizaid as NCTC Director

Friday, 25 June 2021 12:29

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ODNI News Release No. 23-21

June 25, 2021

DNI Haines Statement on Senate Confirmation of Christine Abizaid as NCTC Director

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines today issued the following statement:

 

“Congratulations to Christy Abizaid on her confirmation as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). We are incredibly excited to welcome her to the team. Christy is well-known and respected in the counterterrorism community, and I can think of no one better to lead NCTC during this critical period. Christy brings a command of counterterrorism issues, leadership acumen, thoughtfulness, and enterprising approach that will enable her to effectively steer the Intelligence Community’s work on these issues and lead the CT mission into the future. We are fortunate to have Christy serving in this critical position, and I look forward to working with her to protect our nation.”

 

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