Peace Corp. Director nominee Aaron Williams testifies during his confirmation hearing in Washington
Peace Corp. Director nominee Aaron Williams greets (C) Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) (L) and Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) prior to his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 29, 2009. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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