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Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent Melvin “JR” Pace holds the 2020 Matilda Sinclaire Language award recognizing his outstanding proficiency in Khmer, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, December 3, 2020. (U.S. Department of State photo)

Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent Melvin “JR” Pace holds the 2020 Matilda Sinclaire
Language award recognizing his outstanding proficiency in Khmer, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, December
3, 2020. (U.S. Department of State photo)

U.S. Department of State

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