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Sam Nunn School of International Affairs | School of Public Policy
Summary Sentence: Director Burns will be giving a talk titled, "The Role of Intelligence at a Transformational Moment."
Full Summary: Director Burns will be giving a talk titled, "The Role of Intelligence at a Transformational Moment."
The Role of Intelligence at a Transformational MomentCIA Director William Burns will be visiting Georgia Tech and giving a talk titled "The Role of Intelligence at a Transformational Moment." The event is being hosted by the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs.
Tickets are available to the general public but must be reserved from the Ferst Center for the Arts ahead of time. Seating is first come, first served.
A recording of the event is available here, and the transcript of Director Burns' speech has been uploaded by the CIA.
About Director Burns
William Burns was officially sworn in as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency on March 19, 2021, making him the first career diplomat to serve as Director.
Burns is a crisis-tested public servant who spent his 33-year diplomatic career working to keep Americans safe and secure.
Director Burns received three Presidential Distinguished Service Awards and the highest civilian honors from the Pentagon and the U.S. Intelligence Community.
