U.S. National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair steps down
May 21st, 2010 - 6:50 am ICT by BNO NewsWASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) — The U.S. Director of National Intelligence, Dennis Blair announced his resignation on Thursday afternoon as media reports cited “intelligence failures” involving the Fort Hood shooter incident, the failed Christmas Day bombing, and the failed Times Square bombing.
After a discussion on Thursday afternoon between President Obama and Blair in the Oval Office about the best way forward, Blair offered to resign, ABC News reported.
“It is with deep regret that I informed the President today that I will step down as Director of National Intelligence effective Friday, May 28th,” said Dennis Blair in a statement.
“I have had no greater honor or pleasure than to lead the remarkably talented and patriotic men and women of the Intelligence Community.”
“Dennis Blair has a remarkable record of service to the United States, and I am grateful for his leadership as Director of National Intelligence,” said President Barack Obama after Blair’s statement.
“Over the course of many decades, Admiral Blair has served with great integrity, intellect, and commitment to our country and the values that we hold dear,” Obama added.
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