The White House press release stated that Grenell had "years of experience working with our Intelligence Community in a number of additional positions";[94] however, this assertion was disputed by others who asserted Grenell had little background in intelligence matters.[95][96][97] Republican Senator Susan Collins, one of four co-authors of the legislation creating the ODNI in 2004, said: "I care deeply about that position and believe the person needs experience in the intelligence community, which regrettably Ambassador Grenell does not have."[98]