MERIT Act (Executive Session)
A Senate debate on the MERIT Act, which would require anyone serving as Director of National Intelligence, including in an acting capacity, to have substantial national security experience. Senator Slotkin, a Democrat, supported the bill, saying the position holds significant power and that a leader without relevant experience could misuse it against the American people. Other statements from the sampled discussion are not available.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .
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