Katie Couric's Notebook: Obama's Team
Today President-elect Obama announced his all-star national security team, a diverse lineup of men and women.
Video: They share incredibly impressive backgrounds and resumes, but they do not necessarily share all of Mr. Obama's foreign-policy views.
The newly named national security advisor, General James Jones, has said that a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq in 16 months is not in America's best interest. Senator Clinton voted to authorize the Iraq war, and is more hawkish than Mr. Obama on Iran. Secretary Gates presided over the troop surge – a strategy the president-elect opposed.
Critics are calling the appointments politics as usual from the man who promised change. But others see a sign that Mr. Obama is pragmatic.
The United States is fighting two wars and faces a continuing threat from Islamic extremists. With no time for a learning curve, the new president will need all the all-stars he can get on his team – from day one.
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Tres chic et elegant!
It iz French ''airztyle, izn''t it?
Oooooooooooooooh La La!
Like the fact that Katie has a new hairstyle. But I HAVE to bring this up.
I think the new "Pixie" look is terrific !
But doll. Seriously. To really complement your new look. With SHORT hair. You are going to have to resist any temptation for an extra cookie from now on.
That''s my honest advice.
Unless you want to grow hair back. Or wear a wig.
Now... I realize.
For my saying this... (as you have done in the past)
You just might delete me.
But at least you can''t eat me.
...or could you ?
Obama may need to play the political game to some extent but we can hope he has replacements in line and resignations prewritten for some when he realizes the goal of change is being hindered.
I wish him well but I expect he should stock up on aspirin for some future meetings.