July 9, 2004: Headlines: COS - Fiji: Politics: Congress: Intelligence Issues: Westport Now: "Would I like to take on the challenge (of CIA director)? Absolutely. It's one of the most important jobs in Washington," says Congressman Chris Shays

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"Would I like to take on the challenge (of CIA director)? Absolutely. It's one of the most important jobs in Washington," says Congressman Chris Shays

Would I like to take on the challenge (of CIA director)? Absolutely. It's one of the most important jobs in Washington, says Congressman Chris Shays

"Would I like to take on the challenge (of CIA director)? Absolutely. It's one of the most important jobs in Washington," says Congressman Chris Shays

Shays Mentioned as Possible New CIA Director

Rep. Christopher Shays, the veteran Republican 4th District congressman facing Westport Democratic First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell in November's election, is mentioned in today's Washington Post as one of those under consideration as the new CIA chief.

Quoting a "senior Bush official," the newspaper said Shays is on a list that includes Deputy Secretary of State Richard L. Armitage, deputy national security adviser Stephen J. Hadley, former senator Sam Nunn (D-Ga.), and Rep. Christopher Cox (R-Calif.).

"I was reading the article and was surprised to see my name," Shays told WestportNow.

He said while he has been in regular touch with the White House on Iraq and the war on terrorism, "no one ever said we might be looking at you for the (CIA) job."

Shays said his first choice would be Armitage. "He has done a lot to improve the State Department as deputy secretary and knows where the bodies are buried," he said.

The congressman added, "Would I like to take on the challenge (of CIA director)? Absolutely. It's one of the most important jobs in Washington."

The Washington Post cited those under consideration for CIA director in a story about departing Director George J. Tenet telling CIA employees not to be distracted by criticism in a new congressional report about intelligence failures in Iraq.
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RPCV Chris Shays to be named CIA Director? RPCV Chris Shays to be named CIA Director?
The Washington Post i s reporting that Fiji RPCV and Congressman Chris Shays is on Bush's short list to run the Central Intelligence Agency. "The likelihood of their choosing me, I think, is fairly remote," Shays said but added that he would consider the job if it were offered. Meanwhile Shays is in a competitive race for his seat in Connecticut. Read more about Chris Shays. What do you think?





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