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17 photos of a happy Robert Mueller on his 74th birthday

Public appearances by Robert Mueller, special counsel on the FBI’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, are few and far between (though he was spotted by POLITICO last month at the same Washington airport terminal as Donald Trump Jr.). But Mueller, as FBI director, used to appear at a number of public events and hearings in Washington, often appearing jovial as he chatted with old friends and lawmakers. Here are 17 photos of Mueller from years past to mark the former FBI director’s 74th birthday.