US Senate to salute intelligence professionals

The U.S. Senate is honoring the courage and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community by designating July 26, 2016 as “United States Intelligence Professionals Day.”

U.S. Sen. Warner (D- VA), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced a resolution that was unanimously approved by the Senate, acknowledging intelligence officers, past and present, for their service and professionalism in protecting the United States from those who wish to do us harm, according to a news release from Warner’s office.

“Intelligence professionals work tirelessly in defense of our nation, yet we seldom hear about their successes or their sacrifices,”  Sen. Warner was quoted as saying. “These quiet heroes work in silence to protect the nation, being unable to discuss their jobs even with their own families. As a member of the Intelligence Committee, I see how their dedication and hard work keep our country safe, and I thank them for their service to our nation.”

This bill comes 69 years after President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947, which laid the foundation for today’s intelligence community and continues to govern its activities.