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Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper, right, congratulates Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates after presenting him with the National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal during a ceremony at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence headquarters in McLean, Va., May 25, 2011.

PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL

Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper, right, congratulates Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates after presenting him with the National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal during a ceremony at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence headquarters in McLean, Va., May 25, 2011.

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