U.S. President Obama speaks about Director of National Intelligence nominee Gen. James Clapper in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) speaks, alongside his nominee for Director of National Intelligence retired Gen. James Clapper, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on June 5, 2010. UPI/Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool
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