Rep. Messer: Dan Coats Is Fantastic Choice to Lead Intelligence Community

WASHINGTON (Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017) — Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) released the below statement today following reports that former Senator Dan Coats has been nominated as Director of National Intelligence.

“Dan Coats is a fantastic choice to lead the intelligence community and assist President-elect Donald Trump as Director of National Intelligence. Senator Coats has extraordinary judgment, a level head and is an expert in the field. Throughout his career, he has always put his country first, and I have no doubt he will bring that approach to this new job.”