WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence (DNI):

“Congratulations to Tulsi Gabbard on her confirmation to be the next Director of National Intelligence. I’m confident Tulsi will continue to be a fierce defender against current and emerging threats and an advocate for President Trump’s agenda in this new capacity, and I look forward to working with her.”