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Also Known As Daniel Ray Coats
Born May 16, 1943 (age 81) • Jackson • Michigan
Title / Office director of national intelligence (2017-2019), United States • United States Senate (2011-2017), United States • United States Senate (1989-1999), United States • House of Representatives (1981-1989), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party
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