John Deutch

John Deutch served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the mid-1990s under President Bill Clinton. In 1999, Deutch was stripped of his security clearance by then CIA Director George Tenet for mishandling classified information. Classified documents, including presidential memos, were discovered on Deutch's unsecured home computer.USA Today: Controversial ex-CIA chief named to spy panel CNN: Former CIA director to serve on spy panel

In February 2009, National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair appointed Deutch to serve on an advisory committee for the intelligence community.CNN: Former CIA director to serve on spy panel

Dennis Blair's appointment of John Deutch to an advisory panel that will oversee sensitive U.S. satellite programs was brought up during confirmation hearings for Leon Panetta—President Barack Obama's nominee to head the CIA. Republican Senator Tom Coburn expressed concern about Deutch's appointment, given the revocation of his security clearance in 1999. Panetta was reportedly surprised about the appointment, telling the Senate Intelligence Committee "This is the first time I've heard that. I don't want to jump to any quick conclusions. Clearly, this is something I need to talk to [Blair] about."Politico: Panetta takes on Cheney at hearing (February 5, 2009)