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Capitol Lens | By the Wray

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By Tom Williams

Posted March 8, 2023 at 3:19pm

An image of CIA Director William J. Burns is reflected over FBI Director Christopher Wray, center, Wednesday during a Senate Select Intelligence Committee hearing in the Hart Office Building. National Security Agency Director Gen. Paul Nakasone also appears at right.

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