Intelligence is our first line of defense against terrorism, and we must improve the collection capabilities and analysis of intelligence to protect the security of the United States and its allies.

On agricultural issues the American Farm Bureau gave Chambliss its "Friend of the Farm Bureau" award throughout his service in the U. On 2nd Amendment issues in 2008 the NRA gave Chambliss an "A+" rating and the NRA also endorsed him. He is also the Republican leader of the Gang of 10 a bipartisan group which has worked to create a compromise surrounding the energy policy of the United States.

Chambliss has a conservative voting record in the Senate but he has participated in some bipartisan legislation. During his 2002 bid for the U. In the 112th Congress (2011–2012) he is the ranking Republican on the Select Committee on Intelligence.