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.