Clapper spoke for only 40 seconds, saying nominees for Director of National Intelligence (DNI) are "better seen than heard."

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"We have the largest, most capable intelligence enterprise on the planet, and it is the solemn, sacred trust in the DNI to make that enterprise work."

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Blair,a retired U.S.Navy admiral who has been in his job about two months, covered a wide range of topics during a lengthy session with reporters at DNI headquarters just outside Washington.

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Other senators floated ideas for intelligence reform, such as increasing the DNI's budget and personnel authorities.

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He then appointed a foreign-service officer, John Negroponte, to serve as the first DNI.

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But of the six DNI officials testifying, not one seems to think this is a good idea.

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