Obama Unveils National Security Team
The Obama transition team has been unable to plug leaks about the cabinet appointments. President-elect Barack Obama held a press conference today announcing his national security team.
Sec. of Defence
Robert Gates
Sec. of State
Hillary Clinton
Attorney General
Eric Holder
National Security Advisor
Gen. James Jones
United Nations Ambassador
Susan Rice
Sec. of Homeland Security
Janet Napolitano
Republican Senator Richard Lugar has voiced his approval of Obama's handling of his national security team.
“Well it's the team of rivals theme I suspect, which President-elect Obama has decided to strengthen his security team by having Democrats, Republicans, likewise having people even within the Democratic party that opposed him and certainly over the long vigorous campaign,” said Senator Lugar.
Lugar says he's impressed with Obama's organizational skills, showcased in the Presidential election. And says Obama has a good track record.
Obama introducing his national security team.
Hillary Clinton statement.
Robert Gates statement.
Labels: eric holder, gen james jones, hillary clinton, janet napolitano, president barack obama, richard lugar, robert gates, susan rice
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