King Statement on NCTC Director Michael Leiter Resignation
June 9, 2011
Has demonstrated solid commitment to the security of the United States
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement on the resignation of National Counterterrorism Center Director Michael Leiter:
“Mike Leiter has done a outstanding job at NCTC and has always been a pleasure to work with. Honorably serving both a Republican President and a Democratic President, Mike has demonstrated his solid commitment to the security of the United States. I wish him well in whatever he chooses to do next. It has truly been my privilege to work with Mike Leiter, and I look forward to getting his advice and counsel in the future.”