He made this statement during his confirmation hearing at the Senate on Jan. 15, as reported by VOA. “The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues to spread devastation and poses an increased risk for the United States being drawn into a conflict with a nuclear power,

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that the nation's premier spy agency must do a better job of staying ahead of global threats posed by Russia, China and other adversaries.

Republicans and Democrats praised the former lawmaker and intelligence official, who vowed not to use political loyalty tests at the CIA.