NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ODNI News Release No. 31-19

September 24, 2019



Statement by Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire

Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire today issued the following statement:

"I have sworn an oath to the Constitution 11 times in my 36 years of public service and view it as a covenant with every American that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of my office. In light of recent reporting on the whistleblower complaint, I want to make clear that I have upheld my responsibility to follow the law every step of the way.

"As public servants, the men and women of the Intelligence Community have a solemn responsibility to do what is right, which includes reporting wrongdoing. I am committed to protecting whistleblowers and ensuring every complaint is handled appropriately. I look forward to continuing to work with the Administration and Congress to find a resolution regarding this important matter."

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