Mike Pompeo, whom the Senate confirmed Monday as President Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE's pick to lead the CIA, on Tuesday wrote a message to the agency's workforce saying he is looking forward to what they can achieve together.

The former House Republican from Kansas said he had the "honor of a lifetime" on Monday night be being "sworn in as the 22nd Director of the Central Intelligence Agency."

"I come to the Agency as a longtime admirer, well acquainted with your skill, courage, and dedication during my years on the House Intelligence Committee," the letter said.

Senators voted 66-32 on Monday evening to approve Pompeo as CIA director, with only 50 votes needed to clear him.

The vote came after Trump drew backlash over the weekend for remarks he made during his first visit to the intelligence agency.

Speaking next to a memorial wall for fallen CIA officers, Trump rehashed a rhetorical battle over the size of the crowd at his inauguration and accused the media of fabricating a rift between himself and the intelligence community, which he has sharply criticized for months.

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Pompeo said over the past few weeks, he has been able to speak with many former directors of the agency.

"To a person, they emphasized one point above all others: the extraordinary talent of the CIA workforce — something I appreciate from firsthand knowledge," he wrote.

"They all said it was the best job they had ever had."

He specifically pointed to George H.W. Bush, noting that the former president said being director was "his second favorite job."

Pompeo then went on to encourage members of the CIA workforce to reach out to him.

"I want to hear from you — and learn from you — as I gain a greater understanding of the Agency's opportunity to improve how we keep America safe," he wrote.

"Our first opportunity to get together as a full group will be later this week in the auditorium. I look forward to that first conversation. After many weeks of anticipation, I am eager to join you, energized by the prospect of what we will achieve together."