Obama Announces Senior Working Group on National Security

[peoli]

Senator Obama’s Senior Working Group on National Security includes:

Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Senator David Boren, former Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Secretary of State Warren Christopher
Greg Craig, former director of the State Department Office of Policy Planning
Secretary of the Navy Richard Danzig
Representative Lee Hamilton, former Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder
Dr. Tony Lake, former National Security Advisor
Senator Sam Nunn, former Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Secretary of Defense William Perry
Dr. Susan Rice, former Assistant Secretary of State
Representative Tim Roemer, 9/11 Commissioner
Jim Steinberg, former Deputy National Security Advisor


CHICAGO, IL – Senator Obama today announced the formation of his Senior Working Group on National Security, a group of advisors that he will consult on a regular basis between now and the election. Obama will meet with the group for the first time today in Washington, DC for a wide-ranging discussion of the immense challenges faced by the United States in the wake of the disastrous foreign policies of George Bush.

“Each individual here today has provided extraordinary service to our nation in the executive branch and Congress. Several have been advising my campaign for some time. We’re also honored to be joined by some of Senator Clinton’s senior advisors. In the months to come, we’ll be reaching out to others, as well as leaders in Congress,” Senator Obama said. “The stakes in this election could not be higher. John McCain wants to continue George Bush's foreign policy which has made us less safe, less respected, and less able to lead the world. It's time to change course. It's time to end the war in Iraq responsibly, refocus on Afghanistan and al Qaeda, and renew our global leadership so that we can tackle the huge challenges of the 21st century.”

Later today, he will also meet with a group of nearly 40 retired Admirals and Generals to discuss the state of our armed forces, and the challenges facing our military in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world. This meeting is part of an ongoing dialogue between Senator Obama and current and former military officers of various ranks and views.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gG5SZ7

[Alter Ego]

1. That's one hell of a power lineup.

He can't put Richard Clarke on there, though?

[1Hippiechick]

2. "He can't put Richard Clarke on there, though?" My thoughts, exactly.

edited to ad your question and my response

[speedoo]

3. Yeah, replace Lee Hamilton with Clarke and you've really got something.

Hamilton is a rethug in Dem clothing, and he did more to incapacitate the 9/11 Commission than most people know.

Read "The Commission" and you'll see.

And why isn't Wes Clarke in this group? Maybe he's on another list? Hmmm....

[KittyWampus]

4. IMO, Clark is more valuable as a "surrogate" than policy pol behind the scenes

[speedoo]

7. Very true. Clarke has sharp elbows... far more effective by himself than as part of a group.

That's his well established reputation. Look for him to resume the same role he had under Clinton in the Obama Presidency.

[Triana]

5. Obama is ALREADY doing the job of a President. I approve. n/t

[JimGinPA]

6. I Started A Thread About This Earlier Today And Got No Response...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x6378979

[peoli]

9. you can have this one.

[JimGinPA]

10. LOL

[KittyWampus]

11. next time throw "sex" in the title. Or a "fuck"

[speedoo]

8. Couple of interesting omissions: Wes Clarke and Bob Graham.

Hmmmm...

[TeamJordan23]

12. I'm disappointed to see Albright on the list. nm