DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, DC 20511
February 19, 2016
DNI Clapper Statement
on the Appointment of Daniel Payne as the Director of the Defense Security Service
At ODNI, he has expanded his perspective across the national security structure as deputy director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, making him uniquely prepared to move into this critical national security leadership position. Dan is another example of ODNI veterans going on to senior executive positions in service to our nation.
I congratulate Dan on his appointment, and I look forward to working with him and the men and women of DSS in support of our shared mission to protect the nation.
James R. Clapper, Director of National Intelligence