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Obama on the 5th U.S. President announced the nomination Deputy Secretary of Defense James carat Perot as the new Director of National Intelligence.
Obama said in a statement, Clapper served several years in the intelligence, experienced, fully qualified to serve as Director of National Intelligence. He also said that, given the post of director of national intelligence and the importance of national security threats facing the United States, the Senate should approve the nomination.
Clapper aged 69, had served 32 years in the U.S. Air Force, retired in 1995, the current Department of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Minister.
Dennis Blair, former national intelligence director, resigned under pressure last month. Shooting at Fort Hood, Christmas attempted bombing and attempted bombing of the New York Times Square incident, the U.S. intelligence system for failure to prevent the occurrence of these events has been heavily criticized.
Director of National Intelligence Office was established in 2005, is responsible for governing and coordinating the operation of 16 U.S. intelligence agencies.
