In a statement, Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair said the techniques may appear graphic and disturbing now.

VOA: standard.2009.04.17

If approved by the Senate, Clapper would be the fourth Director of National Intelligence.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

Earlier,spokesman Robert Gibbs was asked if the president still has full confidence in Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, CIA Director Leon Panetta, and National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair.

VOA: standard.2010.01.05