Gina Haspel told lawmakers Wednesday that, if confirmed as CIA director, she would not allow the agency to undertake any action she considered morally objectionable, even if it was deemed legal or ordered by the president.

“My moral compass is strong. I would not allow CIA to undertake activity that I thought was immoral, even if it was technically legal. I would absolutely not permit it,” she composedly told lawmakers on the Senate’s intelligence panel.