The Nation - News from April 16, 1986
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The Senate confirmed the nomination of Robert M. Gates as deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Gates was approved by the Senate on a voice vote, without dissent, to succeed CIA veteran John N. McMahon, who is retiring. Gates was described as an “extremely professional member of our intelligence community” by Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.), vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. In his career, Gates has been an analyst and administrator, with no experience in covert operations.
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