President-elect Obama is hard at work during the waning Bush days. Today, he announced his national security team. His appointments tell a great deal about his vision for American foreign policy in the coming years. All members of the team support a shift in U.S. policy. Like Obama, they want it to include more diplomacy and fewer military solutions.
Over the weekend, terrorists killed hundreds of people in Mumbai. These attacks underscore need for global solutions to terrorism. After the announcements, each nominee spoke briefly. Several times, they referred to the attacks. Each nominee pledged to keep Americans safe, and many stated that the America cannot solve global problems it faces alone.
Obama recognizes the support he enjoys throughout the world. He is ready to use his influence to change America's standing in the world community. When other countries begin to see America as a partner rather than an adversary, terrorism will decline. This is Obama's stated goal.
Several members of the team will disagree often and vigorously. Obama stated that he appointed them because of their differences, saying that it was dangerous for the President to surround himself with yes-men. He told the press that he would direct foreign policy after hearing and considering the views of the team.
The current Secretary of State, Robert Gates will remain in his position. This appointment fulfills Obama's promise to appoint a bi-partisan cabinet. The team also includes Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Obama praised Clinton's intelligence and work ethic. He defended her to the press who questioned his change of opinion following the campaign, noting that it was fun for the press to pose such questions. He also stated that he would not have offered her the job if he thought she was not the best candidate for it.
Over the weekend, terrorists killed hundreds of people in Mumbai. These attacks underscore need for global solutions to terrorism. After the announcements, each nominee spoke briefly. Several times, they referred to the attacks. Each nominee pledged to keep Americans safe, and many stated that the America cannot solve global problems it faces alone.
Obama recognizes the support he enjoys throughout the world. He is ready to use his influence to change America's standing in the world community. When other countries begin to see America as a partner rather than an adversary, terrorism will decline. This is Obama's stated goal.
Several members of the team will disagree often and vigorously. Obama stated that he appointed them because of their differences, saying that it was dangerous for the President to surround himself with yes-men. He told the press that he would direct foreign policy after hearing and considering the views of the team.
The current Secretary of State, Robert Gates will remain in his position. This appointment fulfills Obama's promise to appoint a bi-partisan cabinet. The team also includes Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Obama praised Clinton's intelligence and work ethic. He defended her to the press who questioned his change of opinion following the campaign, noting that it was fun for the press to pose such questions. He also stated that he would not have offered her the job if he thought she was not the best candidate for it.
- Obama's candidates are unlikely to agree.
- All members of the team are intelligent, astute, and powerful.
- All members of the team support a larger role for diplomacy in U.S. policy.
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it's only a matter of time and appears Atlanta might be the next site, since they spent the border security monies instead enlarging it for the South American CAFTA countries.
As a former 45 year Arizona resident, and four time victim of the open borders situation (two attempted auto thefts, and identity theft, and vandalism), I haven't slept a wink since hearing that "open borders" Janet is now going to be in charge of all U.S. domestic security. And you shouldn't be either. She's great spender for her own benefit (trips to Great Britain, Iraq, Canada, and was in Mexico more than in Arizona for her political resume, since international affairs are not in the job description for state governors). This woman will feed the illegals and terrorists tea and crumpets, and will further open the door as Bush did with his 37 country VISA waiver program which allows simply on line security checks for the citizens of 37 countries with only 48 hour turnarounds - one country being Great Britain, home of the shoe bomber. Be ready for the next 9/11 folks, because with Janet at the helm, and Bush's actions, it's only a matter of time and appears Atlanta might be the ne
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