The American Dream Is One Of Success,

The 9/11 Commission Strongly Recommends That The National Intelligence Director Be Fully In Control Of The Budget, From Developing It To Implementing It, To Ensuring That The National Intelligence Director Has The Clout To Make Decisions.

As The World's Sole Remaining Super Power And Economic Powerhouses, Our Nation's Ability To Be At The Forefront Of Innovation And Production Has Enabled Unparalleled Economic Success Of Our Nation's Workforce.

The American Dream Is One Of Success, Home Ownership, College Education For One's Children, And Have A Secure Job To Provide These And Other Goals.

The March On Washington Affirmed Our Values As A People: Equality And Opportunity For All. Forty-one Years Ago, During A Time Of Segregation, These Were An Ideal.

The National Intelligence Director Needs The Authority To Do The Job We Are Asking Him To Do. That Means Power Over The Intelligence Budget. And To Be Effective, To Be Allowed To Do His Or Her Job, They Must Have Authority Over The Budget.