Chairman Jackson, Ranking Member Crow, and Members of the Committee,

Thank you for the invitation to provide the Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA’s) assessment
of the global security environment. This year, more than in years past, the threat landscape is
changing rapidly and we are using this Statement for the Record to convey not only what we see
as the current threats, but also to illuminate the trends and threats we see going forward that
we must address. While additional details are available at higher classifications, we believe that
providing this opening statement is a critical service for the Congress and the American public.

DIA commits to each of our relevant Committees that we are constantly evolving to best
posture, collect, analyze, predict, warn, and meet the challenges presented by the global
security environment. Our mandate is to provide exceptional decision advantage to our Nation
through world-class support to the warfighter, the acquisition community, and our national
leaders. I am privileged to lead this organization, and I want to assure you that DIA officers,
who serve in more than 140 nations around the world, are dedicated to providing the most
sound and most predictive insights into the strategic, operational, and tactical security threats
confronting the United States.

My aim through this statement and in this hearing is to crystallize these threats and to support
this committee in its critical work of defending the Nation. Thank you for your continued
confidence. We are grateful for your vital support.