Director of National Intelligence J. Michael McConnell submitted this yearly report to Congress assessing threats to U.S. national security.
Author: J. Michael McConnell
Published February 27, 2008
Director of National Intelligence J. Michael McConnell submitted this yearly report to Congress assessing threats to U.S. national security.
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