Pelosi Statement on Nomination of Congressman Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President Trump announced his intention to again nominate Congressman John Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence:

"Intelligence should never be guided by partisanship or politics. Unfortunately, Congressman Ratcliffe has shown an unacceptable embrace of conspiracy theories and a clear disrespect and distrust of our law enforcement and intelligence patriots that disqualify him from leading America's intelligence community.

"Last summer, this nomination was withdrawn after revelations about Congressman Ratcliffe's clear lack of qualifications and many misleading statements about his resume. The President is now ignoring these many serious outstanding concerns and letting politics, not patriotism, guide our national security.

"We call upon the Senate to remember that they take an oath to protect America, not the President, and vote against this nomination."