agent. U.S., other powers kick Russia out of G8 Mike has spent his entire life ensuring our country has been kept safe from threats both foreign and domestic, National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden said in a statement. He never once let partisan politics stand in the way of doing what's right for our nation and its safety. I ca n't think of anyone who enjoys more respect from both Republicans and Democrats alike. Before Rogers became chairman, he issued an Intelligence Committee report on Iran's nuclear ambitions, authored a bill to protect against chemical and biological threats, and co-authored legislation reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, his Intelligence Committee biography said. Mike Rogers is as solid as they come -- one of those patriots willing to go to the wall to keep the American people safe, no matter the strain or sacrifice, Boehner said in a statement. CNN's Jim Acosta, Tom Cohen, Lisa Desjardins and John Helton contributed to this report.