"I think it's very important, I think for any leader as you go through a career you have to learn the..." — Gina Haspel

Nothing is more important to those of us at CIA than our obligation to earn the trust of our fellow citizens.

A lot has changed since I first arrived at CIA, but our mission remains as relevant and important as ever. And this is what makes our officers excited to come to work each morning, including me.

I would not allow CIA to undertake activity that is immoral, even if it is technically legal.

My childhood overseas instilled in me an appreciation for foreign languages and cultures, but also a deep understanding of the vital role of American leadership in confronting aggression abroad.