SELEC'TCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE UNITED STATESSENATE 1: l-J %,d QUESTIONNAIREFORCOMPLETIONBY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEES SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE UNITED STATES SENATE OUESTIONNAIRE FOR COMPLETION BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEES PARTA - BIOGRAPHICALINFORMATION 1. FULL NAME: TerrenceLamar Edwards OTHER NAMES USED: N/A 2. DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: 02/1 1/1979, Gainesville Florida CITIZENSHIP: United States 3, MARTIAL STATUS:Single 4. SPOUSE’SNAME:N/A 5. SPOUSE’SMAIDEN NAME IF APPLICABLE: N/A 6. NAMES AND AGES OF CHILDREN: N/A 7. EDUCATION SINCE HIGH SCHOOL: • Texas A&M University-Texarkana, 2005-2006, Master of Science, Business Administration (2006) • Ohio StateUniversity Moritz College of Law, 2002-2004, Juris Doctor (2004) • McNeese State University, 1997-2000, Bachelor of Science, Psychology (2000) EMPLOYWNT RECORD(LIST ALL POSITIONSHELD SINCECOLLEGE,INCLUDING baLITARY SERVICE. 8 INDICATE NAME OF EMPLOYER POSITION, TITLE OR DESCRIPTION,LOCATION, AND DATES OF EMPLOYMENT). • Office of the Director of National Intelligence,McLean, VA o o o Chief of StafF,Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Deputy General Counsel for Management Senior Associate General Counsel (Joint Duty Assignment) @ NationalSecurityAgency,Fort Meade,MD o SeniorAttorney a Communication and Electronics Command, AberdeenProving Ground: • o Attomey/SeniorAcquisitionAttorney Army Sustainment Command,RockIsland,IL o AttorneyAdvisor • e • • 2010-2012 2007-2010 2005-2007 Sales Associate 2005-2005 2004-2004 Ohio StateUniversity Housing Legal Clinic, Columbus, OH LegalIntern 2003-2004 Byron L. Potts LPA, COlumbus,OH o • Fellow/Attorney 0 Fellow OldNavy, Columbus,OH o • 2012-2016 Ohio StateUniversity Criminal SentencingProgram,Columbus,OH o • 2016-2021 2014-2015 Army Materiel Command,Texarkana,TX & Rock Island, IL a • 2021 -Present Law Clerk 2003 -2003 City Attorney, Columbus,OH o Intake Officer 2002-2003, Arter & HaddenLLP, Columbus,OH o Law Clerk PiercingPagoda,LeagueCity, TX 2002-2002 o e YMCA,League City,TX o Site Director 2001 -2001 Morgan Stanley Dean Whitter / Discover Card, Sandy, UT o Collector • 9. 2001 -2001 Sales Clerk 2001 -2001 GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE (INDICATE EXPERIENCE IN OR ASSOCIATION WITH FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.INCLUDING ADVISORY. CONSULTATIVE. HONORARY. OR OTFDERPART-TIME SERVICE OR POSITION. DO NOT REPEAT INFORMATION ALREADY PROVIDED N QUESTION 8). My governmentexperienceis listed in Section8 above. 10. INDICATE ANY SPECIALIZED nVrELLiGENCE OR NATIONAL SECURITY EXPERTISE YOU HAVE ACQUERED HAVrNG SERVED IN THE POSITiONS DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 8 AND/OR 9. In my time in the Intelligence Community (IC), I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to contribute to the mission of the IC in many ways. I have been the legal advisor to a diverse set of clients at all levels, regarding a broad set of challenges that the IC has and is currently facing. Through these diverse experiences,I have become an legal expert in technology, classified acquisitions and procurements(including Major Systems Acquisitions), and appropriation law associatedwith the National Intelligence Program. II. HONORS AND AWARDS (PROVIDE INFORMATION ON SCHOLARSHIPS,FELLOWSFHPS,HONORARY DEGREES, MILITARY DECORATIONS, CIVILIAN.SERVICE CITATIONS, OR ANY OTFHERSPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCEOR ACHIEVEMENT). Presidential Meritorious Rank Award (2021 ), Intelligence Community Chief Financial Officer’s Excellence in Innovation Team Award (2021); National Counterintelligenceand Security Center’sDirector’s information SecurityTeamAward (2019); JC Joint Duty Attorney of the Year (2016), IC Legal Team of the Year Award (2014); Army Certificate of Commendation (2010); AchievementMedal for Civilian Service(2008); Army Materiel CommandTeamProject Award (2008). 12. ORGANIZATIONALAFFILIATIONS (LIST MEbmERSlaPS IN AND OFFICESHELD wITFmq THE LAST TEN YEARS IN ANY PROFESSIONAL,CIVIC, FRATERNAL, BUSINESS, SCHOLARLY. CULTURAL, CHARITABLE. OR OTFUR SIMLAR ORGANIZATIONS). ORGANIZATION Texas Bar Association American Bar Association 13. OFFICEHELD None None DATES 2005-Present Unknown PUBLISHED WRITINGS AND SPEECHES(LIST THE TITLES, PUBLISFERS, BLOGS AND PUBLICATION DATES OF ANY BOOKS, ARTICLES, REPORTS,OR OTHER PUBLISHED MATERIALS YOU HAVE AUTHORED. ALSO LIST ANY PUBLIC SPEECFEES OR REMARKS YOU HAVE MADE WITFaN THE LAST TEN YEARS FOR WHICH THERE IS A TEXT, TRANSCRIPT, OR VIDEO). IF ASKED, WILL YOU PROVIDE A COPY OF EACH REQUESTEDPUBLICATION, TEXT, TRANSCRIPT, OR VIDEO? • National SecurityLaw CLE Conference:Emerging Critical Issues o @ Panelist, The Future of Artificial Intelligence is now: Has the Intelligence Community Already Missed the Boat – February 25, 2022 National Security Law Conference: o Panelist, National Security and Privacy – November 01, 2018 PART B - (.)UALIFICATIONS 14. QUALIFICATIONS (DESCRIBE WHY YOU BELEEVEYOU ARE QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE). The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) playsa critical role in the Intelligence Community as it develops,acquires, launches, and operatesthe nation's space-basedintelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissancecapabilities to secureand expand the U.S. intelligence advantage. Significant to that mission is the role of the NRO Inspector General (IG), whose primary purpose is to independently and objectively assessthe effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulationsof NRO’s activities andprograms.The diverseandbroad experiencesI haveacquiredduring my time in the Departmentof Defenseand IntelligenceCommunity form a strong substantivefoundationfrom which to performthe dutiesof the NRO IG. These experiences include legal, business, and policy training and practice in major systems acquisitions, outer space,appropriations, fiscal and budgetaryconstraints, and counterintelligence. My expertise in acquisition and procurement has played a central role in my career, from my time in the Department of Defense working on largecontractsto supportthe Americanwarfighter to my work at the National SecurityAgency and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), where I gained extensive knowledge and experience in intelligence and outer space.While at ODNI, I have observedand contributed to the effective oversight of multiple Intelligence Community elements, including NRO. I have beenthe legal advisor and/or have overseenthe provisioning of law to the various ODNI components that oversee the functions of NRC), including the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, the SpaceExecutivel the Associate Director of National Intelligence for Acquisition, Procurement,Facilities, and Requirements, Cost and Execution. Additionally, throughout my career, I have supported various audits, investigations, and inquiries, including personneland security matters.Through my supportof the ODNI Chief OperatingOfficer I gainedknowledgeof the operationscritical to running an effective organization, an experience which will make me an effective IG, if confirmed. Finally, I have actively recruited, developed, and manageda diverse group of professionals to further the mission of the agency. If confirmed, I am confident that these skills will enable me to successfully perform the duties of the NRO IG. PARTC - POLITICAL ANDFOREIGNAFFILIATIONS 15. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES (LIST ANY MEMBERSHIPSOR OFFICESHELD IN ORFINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OR SERVICESRENDERED TO. ANY POLITICAL PARTY. ELECTION COMMiTrEE. POLITICAL ACTION COMNaTrEE, OR INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATE DURING THE LAST TEN YEARS). None. 16. CANDIDACY FOR PUBLIC OFFICE (FURNISH DETAILS OF ANY CANDIDACY FORELECTIVE PUBLIC OFFICE) I have never run for public office. 17. FOREIGN AFFILIATIONS (NOTE: QUESTIONS 17A AND B ARE NOT LIMITED TO RELATIONSHIPS REQUIRING REGISTRATION UNDER THE FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT. QUESTIONS 17A, B, AND C DO NOT CALL FOR A POSITIVE RESPONSEIF THE REPRESENTATIONOR TRANSACTION WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR OR YOUR SPOUSE’SEN@LOYMENT IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE.) A. HAVE YOU OR YOUR SPOUSEEVER REPRESENTEDIN ANY CAPACITY (E.G. EMPLOYEE, ATTORNEY, OR POLITICAL/BUSINESS CONSULTANT), WITH OR WITHOUT COMPENSATION, A FOREIGN GOVERNNMNT OR AN ENTITY CONTROLLED BY A FOREIGN GOVERNMENW IF SO, PLEASE FULLY DESCRIBE SUCH RELATiONSFnp. No. B. HAVE ANY OF YOUR OR YOUR SPOUSE’SASSOCIATESREPRESENTED, IN ANY CAPACITY.WITH OR WITHOUT CON@ENSATION,A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OR AN ENTITY CONTROLLED BY A FOREIGN GOVERNWNT? IF SO,PLEASE FULLY DESCRIBE SUCH RELATIONSm. No. C. DURING THE PAST TEN YEARS, HAVE YOU OR YOUR SPOUSERECEIVED ANY COMPENSATION FROM, OR BEEN DqVOLVED IN ANY FINANCIAL OR BusnqESS TRANSACTIONS WITH A FOREIGN GovERNMENr OR ANY ENTITY CONTROLLED BY A FOREIGN GOVERNMENn IF SO. PLEASE PROVIDEDETAILS. No. D. HAVE YOU OR YOUR SPOUSEEVER REGISTERED UNDER TrE FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT? IF SO, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. No. 18. DESCRIBEANY LOBBYING ACTIVITY DURING THE PASTTEN YEARS,OTFnR THAN IN AN OFFICIALU.S GOVERNMENT CAPACITY, iN'WFacH YOU OR YOUR SPOUSEHAVE ENGAGED FOR THE PURPOSEOF D[RECTLY OR HqDIRECTLY nqFLUENCING THE PASSAGE.DEFEAT, OR MODIFICATION OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION, OR FOR TEn PURPOSEOF AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION AND EXECUTION OF FEDERAL LAW OR PUBLIC POLICY. None. PART D - FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST 19. DESCRiBE ANY EMPLOYMENT, BUSPqESSRELATIONSIEP, FnqANCIAL TRANSACTION, nWESTN£ENr, ASSOCIATION, OR ACTIVITY (TNCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEALINGS WITH TEn FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON YOUR OWN BEHALF OR ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT), WFHCHCOULD CREATE, OR APPEAR TO CREATE, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THE POSITION TO WFncH YOU HAVE BEEN NOhaNATED. None. 20. DO YOU INTEND TO SEVER ALL BUSINESS CONNECTIONS WITH YOUR PRESENTEMPLOYERS, FIRMS. BUSINESS ASSOCIATES AND/OR PARTNERSHIPS, OR OTFDBRORGANIZATIONS IN TIn EVENt THAT YOU ARE CONFnRNaDBY THE SENATE? IF NOT, PLEASE EXPLAIN. I do not have any business affiliations that would require me to sever connections in the event that I am confirmed by the Senate 21. DESCRIBE TEE FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS YOU HAVE MADE OR PLAN TO MAKE, IF YOU ARE CONFIRMED, iN CONNECTION WITH SEVERANCE FROM YOUR CURRENT POSITION. PLEASE INCLUDE SEVERANCE PAY, PENSION RIGHTS, STOCK OPTIONS, DEFERRED nqcoBHOB ARRANGEMENTS. AND ANY AND ALL COMPENSATION THAT WILL OR MIGHT BE RECEIVED nv THE FUTURE AS A RESULT OF YOUR CURRENT BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSFHPS. None. 22. DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS, CONMTMENrs, OR AGREEIVHENrs TO PURSUE OUTSIDE EMPLOYMBNr. WITH OR WITHOUT COMPENSATION, DURING YOUR SERVICE WITH Tm GovERNiaENP IF SO, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. No. 23. AS FAR AS CAN BE FORESEEN,STATE YOUR PLANS AFTER COMPLETING GOVERNMENT SERVICE PLEASE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBE ANY AGREEMEIVrs OR UNDERSTANDINGS, WRITTEN OR UNWRiTrEN. CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT AFTER LEAVING GOVERNMEvr SERVICE. IN PARTICULAR, DESCRIBE ANY AGREEMENtS, UNDERSTANDINGS, OR OPTIONS TO RETURN TO YOUR CURRENT POSITION. I intend to remain a government employee after completing the term of this possible appointment. 24. IF YOU ARE PRESENTLY IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE, DURING THE PASTFIVE YEARS OF SUCH SERVICE. HAVE YOU RECEIVED FROM A PERSON OUTSEDE OF GOVERNMENT AN OFFER OR EXPRESSION OF IVIEREST TO EMPLOY YOUR SERVICES AFTER YOU LEAVE GOVERNMENr SERVICE? IF YES. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. In fall 202 1, 1 was offered other employment from the private sector company Shift5, a cybersecurity startup. I declined their ofFer 25. IS YOUR SPOUSEEMPLOYED? IF YES AND THE NATURE OF TFns EMPLOYMENT IS RELATED IN ANY WAY TO THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE SEEKING CONFIRMATION, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR SPOUSE’S EMPLOYER THE POSITION, AND THE LENGTH OF TiME TFnEPOSITION HAS BEEN HELD. IF YOUR SPOUSE’SEMPLOYMENT IS NOT RELATED TO THE POSITION TO WFHCHYOU HAVE BEEN NOMINATED, PLEASE SO STATE. I do not have a spouse. 26. LIST BELOW ALL CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSFUPS, FOUNDATIONS, TRUSTS, OR OTFDERENTITIES TOWARD WFacH YOU OR YOUR SPOUSEHAVE FIDUCIARY OBLIGATIONS OR IN WHICH YOU OR YOUR SPOUSEHAVE HELD DiRECTORSFnPS OR OTHER POSITIONS OF TRUST DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS. NAME OFENTITY POSITION DATES HELD SELFOR SPOUSE None. 27. LIST ALL GIFTSEXCEEDING$1001NVALUE RECEIVEDDURING THE PASTFIVE YEARSBY YOU, YOUR SPOUSE,OR YOUR DEPENDENTS. (NOTE: GIFTS RECErVED FROM RELATIVES AND GIFrs GIVEN TO YOUR SPOUSEOR DEPENDENT NEED NOT BE INCLUDED UNLESS THE GIFT WAS GIVEN WITH YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND ACQUIESCENCEAND YOU HAD REASON TO BELIEVE THE GIFT WAS GIVEN BECAUSE OF YOUR OFFICIAL POSITION.) None. 28. LIST ALL SECURITIES. REAL PROPERTY, PARTNERSHIP iiqrERESTS. OR OTHER INVESTMENTS OR RECEIVABLES WITH A CURRENr MARKET VALUE (OR IF MARKET VALUE IS NOT ASCERTAINABLE, ESTIMATED CURRENT FAIR VALUE) IN EXCESS OF $1,000. (NOTE: THE DqFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO SCHEDULE A OF TIDE DISCLOSURE FORMS OF THE OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS MAY BE iNCORPORATEDBY REFERENCE,PROVIDEDTHAT CURRENTVALUATIONS ARE USED.) DESCRIPTIONOFPROPERTY VALUE METHODOF VALUATION Pursuant to the instruction, pleasesee the OGE Ethics Form. 29. LIST ALL LOANS OR OTTDER INDEBTEDNESS(INCLUDING ANY CONTINGENt LIABILITIES) N EXCESSOF $10,000. EXCLUDE A MORTGAGE ON YOUR PERSONAL RESIDENCE UNLESS IT IS RENTED OUT, AND LOANS SECUREDBY AUTOMOBILES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, OR APPLIANCES. (NOTE: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSETO SCFEDULE C OF THE DISCLOSURE FORM OF THE OFFICE OF GOVERNh©NTETiacs MAY BE nqCORPORATEDBY REFERENCE,PROVIDEDTHAT CONrrNGENT LLABILITIES ARE ALSO INCLUDED.) NATURE OFOBLIGATION NAME OF OBLIGEE AMOUNT None 30. ARE YOU OR YOUR SPOUSENOW IN DEFAULT ON ANY LOAN, DEBT, OR OTHER FINANCIAL OBLIGATION? HAVE YOU OR YOUR SPOUSEBEEN IN DEFAULT ON ANY LOAN, DEBT, OR OTHER FINANCIAL OBLIGATION IN TIDEPAST TEN YEARS? HAVE YOU OR YOUR SPOUSEEVER BEEN REFUSED CREDIT OR HAD A LOAN APPLICATION DENIED? IF THE ANSWER TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONSIS YES, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. No. 31. LIST THE SPECIFICSOURCESAND AMOUNTS OF ALL INCOME RECEIVED DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS. INCLUDING ALL SALARIES, FEES,DIVIDENDS, INTEREST, GIFTS, RENTS, ROYALTIES, PATENrs. HONORARIA, AND OTHER ITEMS EXCEEDING $200. (COPIESOF U.S. INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR THESE YEARS MAY BE SUBSTITUTED HERE, BUT TFnR suBNassioN REDACTED IS NOT REQUIRED.) REDACTED 32. IF ASKED. WILL YOU PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE WITH COPIESOF YOUR AND YOUR SPOUSE’SFEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS? Yes?I will provide my tax returns for the last three years, if asked. 33. LIST ALL JURISDICTIONSnq WFHCH YOU AND YOUR SPOUSEFILE ANNUAL INCObW TAX RETURNS. Montgomery County, Maryland 34. HAVE YOUR FEDERAL OR STATE TAX RETURNS BEEN THE SUBJECTOF AN AUDIT, INVESTIGATION, OR INQUIRY AT ANY TIME? m so, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS, INCLUDING THE RESULT OF ANY SUCH PROCEEDING. No. 35. IF YOU ARE AN ATTORNEY, ACCOUNrANT, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL,PLEASE LIST ALL CLEENTS AND CUSTOMERSWHOM YOU BILLED MORE THAN $200WORTHOF SERVICESDURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS. ALSO, LIST ALL JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE LICENSED TO PRACTICE. None. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. 36. DO YOU INTEND TO PLACE YOUR FINANCIAL HOLDINGS AND THOSE OF YOUR SPOUSEAND DEPENDENT NB}#nBERSOF YOUR wn4EDiATE HOUSEHOLD IN A BLIND TRUSW IF YES, PLEASE FURNISH DETAILS. IF NO, DESCRIBE OTHER ARRANGEMEIfrs FOR AVOIDING ANY POTENriAL CONFLICTS OF rNTEREST. No. 1currently do not have any financial holdings that would require me to take any actionto avoid a potential conflict of interest. 37. IF APPLICABLE, LIST TIm LAST THREE YEARS OF ANNUAL FHqANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORTS YOU HAVE BEEN REQUIRED TO FEE WITH YOUR AGENCY, DEPARTMEbn, OR BRANCH OF GOVERNMENr. IF ASKED, WILL YOU PROVIDE A COPY OF THESE.REPORTS? I havehad to file an OGE 278 form with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence for the last three years.If authorized by the agency,I will provide a copy of thosereports. PART E- ETEHCAL MATTERS 38. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A DISCnLrNARY PROCEEDING OR CITED FOR A BREACH OF ETHICS OR UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BY, OR BEEN THE SUBJECTOF A COMPLAINT TO, ANY COURT,ADMNISTRATIVEAGENCY,PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, DISCPLnqARYcoMhaTrEE, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL GROUP? nF SO, PLEASE PROVDDEDETAILS. No. 39. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN nWESTiGATED, HELD, ARRESTED, OR CHARGED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR OT}DERLAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY FOR VIOLATION OF ANy FEDERAL STATE, COUNTY, OR MUNICEPAL LAW. REGULATION, OR ORDINANCE, OTHER THAN A MNOR TRAFFIC OFFENSE,OR NAMED AS A DEFENDANT OR OTHERWISE IN ANY INDICTMENT OR INFORMATION RELATING TO SUCH VIOLATION? EFSO, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. No 40. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF OR ENTERED A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONIENDERE TO ANY CRIMINAL VIOLATION OTHER THAN A MINOR TRAFFIC OFFENSE? IF SO, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. No. 41. ARE YOU PRESENTLY OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A PARTY IN INTEREST IN ANY ADbaNiSTRATivE AGENCY PROCEEDNG OR CIVIL LITIGATION? IF SO, PLEASEPROVIDE DETAILS. No. 42. HAVE YOU BEEN INTERVIEWED OR ASKED TO SUPPLY ANY INFORMATION AS A WITNESS OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CONGRESSIONAL r}WESTiGATION, FEDERAL, OR STATE AGENCY PROCEEDING, GRAND JURY nWESTiGATiON, OR CRINaNAL OR CIVIL LITIGATiON IN THE PAST TEN YEARS? IF SO, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAELS. No. 43. HAS ANY BUSINESS OF WHICH YOU ARE OR WERE AN OFFICER,DIRECTOR OR PARTNER BEEN A PARTY TO ANY ADNaNiSTRATiVE AGENCY PROCEEDING OR CRIMINAL OR CIVIL LITIGATION RELEVANT TO THE POSITION TO WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN NOMINATED? IF SO, PLEASEPROVIDE DETAILS. (WITH RESPECTTO A BUSINESS OF WHICH YOU ARE OR WERE AN OFFICER YOU NEED ONLY CONSIDER PROCEEDR{GS AND LITIGATION THAT OCCURRED WHILE YOU WERE AN OFFICER OF THAT BUSP+ESS.) No. 44. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TFE SUBJECTOF ANY INSPECTORGENERAL INVESTIGATION? IF SO, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. To my knowledge, I have never be the subject of any Inspector General Investigation. PART F - SECURITY INFORMATION 45. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DENIED ANY SECURITY CLEARANCE OR ACCESSTO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION FOR ANY REASON? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN IN DETAIL. No. 46. HAVE YOU BEENREQUIRED TO TAKE A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION FOR ANY SECURITY CLEARANCE OR ACCESS TO CLASSEFIED INFORMATION? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN. Yes. I currently hold and have held a position in the Intelligence Community that requires me to take a polygraph examination to maintain that position(s). 47. HAVE YOU EVER REFUSED TO suBbaT TO A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION? EFYES, PLEASE EXPLAIN. I have never refused to submit to polygraph examination. PART G - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 48. DESCRIBE IN YOUR OWN WORDS THE CONCEPT OF CONGRESSIONAL ovERsiGHr OF U.S. iNTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES. iN PARTICULAR CHARACTERIZE WHAT YOU BELIEVE TO BE TrUEOBLIGATIONS OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND THE iNTELLIGENCE coAmiTiEES OF THE CONGRESS,RESPECTIVELY, IN THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS. The role of Congress in overseeing the Intelligence Community (IC), executed through the Intelligence Committees, is critical to ensuring that the IC accomplishes its mission with fidelity to the American people and our ideals. By their very nature, intelligence activities, including the conduct of intelligence officers, must often be performed without public knowledge and/or scrutiny. When transparency is not possible, Congressmust serveas the eyes, ears,and conscienceof the American people to certify that the values enumerated in our Constitution, laws, and/or regulations are being followed. In the rare circumstances when the activities of the IC fall short of these requirements, Congress is expected to illuminate those deficiencies and shortcomings and insist that corrective action be implemented. Inspector Generals’ (IG) responsibilities and obligations are similar and complementary to those of the Congress.IGs are tasked with ensuring programs and operations are implemented and managed efliciently and effectively, within the bounds of the law. Like Congress,when this does not occur, the IG is required to throw light upon the problem, recommend corrective action, and monitor progresson those actions. To successfUlly perform its responsibilities, IGs must keep Congressfully and currently informed concerning &aud, waste, abuse, and other serious problems associatedwith agency administration of its programs and operations.The mission of the National ReconnaissanceOffice is critical to the nation’s security. It is en&usted with large amounts of taxpayer fUndsto supply critical and unique capabilities to the nation. The complementary and synergistic efforts of the Congress and IGs ensure agencies like the National Reconnaissance Office, are accountable to and perform their vital missions for the American people. 49. EXPLAIN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INSPEcroR GENERAL, NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE, U.S. DEPARTMETVr OF DEFENSE. The authorities, duties, and responsibilities of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Inspector General (rG) are outlined in the Inspector General Act of 1978 as amended.While the most tangible activities of the IG’s office include conducting and supervising audits and investigations of the NRO, it is also responsible for recommending policies and coordinating other activities for the purpose of promoting economy and efficiency in the administration of, or the prevention and detection of fraud and abuse in, programs and operations administered or financed by the NRC). In performing all of these roles, the IG must maintain clear, comprehensive, and timely communication with the Director of the NRO, where appropriate, and Congress, to share information about problems and inadequaciesand to recommend and monitor the progressof corrective actions. Finally, the IG is a critical component, alongside the Congress, to safeguarding the whistleblower processfor both the intelligence community and the whistleblower. The IG must receive and investigate whistleblower complaints while protecting the information, sources,and methods of the intelligence community, and ensuring that whistleblowers are not subjected to retaliation or reprisals. AFFIRMATION I, TERRENCE LAMAR EDWARDS, DO SWEAR THAT TIUEANSWERS I HAVE PROVIDED TO THIS QUESTIONNAIRE ARE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. as Jab& 20ZZ (Date) Terrence Edwards Signature Notary Signature TO THE CHAIRMAN, SELECTCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE: In 1,.onneotion with my nomination to be the InspectorGeneral of the National Reconnaissance Office, I hereby express my willingness to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate Signature Date: Pg Jb,,.b 20ZZ Terrence Edwards Signature