In the wake of Democrats’ report on CIA enhanced interrogation, George H.W. Bush, who headed the CIA for a time, offered this statement of support: “Nearly four decades ago, it was my privilege to go to Langley to lead the men and women of the CIA at a contentious time. During my short time there, I learned firsthand that they are among the very finest people serving in the United States government – whose selfless and often dangerous work, always behind the scenes, went unheralded. I felt compelled to reiterate my confidence in the Agency today, and to thank those throughout its ranks for their ongoing and vitally important work to keep America safe and secure.”