National Intelligence Nominee Dennis Blair Testifies at his Confirmation Hearing in Washington
Director of National Intelligence nominee Dennis Blair (L) listens as Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI) listens as he introduces him before Blair testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee during his confirmation hearing in Washington on January 22, 2009. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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