In Washington, Retired Admiral Mike McConnell was sworn in Tuesday as the director for national intelligence. McConnell spoke at a White House ceremony with President Bush.

National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell: “This is an opportunity and privilege of a lifetime. Mr. President, I am humbled by your trust and most encouraged by your continued commitment to the ongoing transformation to the intelligence community to not only serve you better, but to better serve our national leadership in the future.”

McConnell is a former director of the National Security Agency. Most recently he oversaw defense programs at the defense and intelligence contractor giant Booz Allen.