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1 Dec 2008

Obama: Time For A 'New Beginning'

President-elect Barack Obama talks about foreign policy challenges before announcing his national security team.

"… struggling economy. Today vice president elect. Are pleased to announce our national security. The national security challenges we face are just as great -- just as urgent. As our economic crisis. We're fighting two wars. Are old complex …" at 0:46

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1 Dec 2008

Obama To Announce National Obama To Announce Security Team

President-elect Barack Obama is expected to announce his national security team, and he is already getting praise.

"… in nearly half a century. On Monday mr. Obama Lawndale high powered national security team that two democratic officials tell CNN we'll include Senator Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Robert Gates being as Defense Secretary and retired marine general Jim Jones expected as National Security Adviser. …" at 0:28

"… as US ambassador to the United Nations. Janet a Pollock ten -- Homeland Security secretary and Eric holder as attorney general. Extraordinary talent. And I and I think the interesting thing is is even though on …" at 1:07

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1 Dec 2008

Uncut: Obama Announces Security Team

President-elect Barack Obama announces his national security team, including Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and current Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

"… of today and the future. He understands the connection between energy and national security and worked on the front lines of global instability from Kosovo to northern rock that yet. You'll advise me and work effectively integrate our efforts across the government. So that we are effectively using all elements of American power to defeat unconventional threats and promote our values. I am confident that this team is what we need to making new beginning for American national security. This morning we met to discuss the situation more by and some of the challenges that we face in the months and years ahead. In the coming weeks of being close contact with these advisers. Will be working with their counterparts in the Bush Administration. To make sure that we are rated hit the ground running on January 20. Given the range of threats that we face and the vulnerability that can be part of every presidential transition. I hope that we can proceed swiftly. -- those national security officials who demand confirmation. We move forward. With the humility becomes -- knowing that there brave men and women protecting us on …" at 9:26

"… when it -- Today vice president elect. Are pleased to announce our national security team. …" at 0:23

"… The national security challenges we face are just as grave and just as urgent. As our economic crisis. We are fighting two wars. Or old …" at 0:31

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24 Nov 2008

Obama Cabinet: Right Moves Made?

President-elect Barack Obama's top advisor says those who serve in the new White House Cabinet will be partners, not employees.

"… Other names being talked about a national security team potentially general Jim Jones won a comic not of the marine -- National Security Adviser may be Bob gates. Staying on for a while as secretary of defense when you look at that array. What do …" at 0:50

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20 Nov 2008

Obama Builds Cabinet

Speculation is swirling about possible frontrunners for President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet. As names are surfacing, so are potential controversies.

"… runners for president elect Barack Obama's cabinet Arizona governor Janet Napolitano for Homeland Security secretary. Former senator Tom Daschle for health and Human Services Secretary at Eric holder -- Clinton Justice Department veteran for attorney general. …" at 0:09

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20 Nov 2008

Study: Obama Needs Nuclear Czar

A new study suggests the president-elect should hire someone to focus entirely on the threat of nuclear terrorism.

"… point 81 person to be the adviser on this I'm probably the National Security Council is not a silver bullet for preventing this from happening. …" at 1:24

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18 Nov 2008

Lieberman Keeps Committee Post

Democrats vote to allow Sen. Joe Lieberman to keep his chairmanship of the Homeland Security Committee despite campaigning with GOP nominee Sen. John McCain.

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17 Nov 2008

Obama To Meet With McCain

For the first time since the election, President-elect Barack Obama meets with his former rival, Sen. John McCain.

"… Obama also emphasized getting his national security team in -- is his top priority. And he described the threat of Osama bin Laden this way. …" at 1:01

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14 Nov 2008

Potential Obama Employees Getting Grilled

Want to work in the Obama White House? Get ready to spill all your secrets!

"… need unnecessary controversy. Remember what happened when President Bush named Bernie kerik Homeland Security. It was something that I felt was. Just something I couldn't move forward on. Tarek had to withdraw his name's -- and …" at 0:48

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13 Nov 2008

Palin: I Wasn’t Responsible For Loss

Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin says she's sorry if she cost the GOP any votes, but adds that she doesn’t believe she "caused the outcome."

"… terms of -- challenges that are facing America right now -- national security needing to get our economy back and back on the right track John McCain pat solutions. Look forward to seeing him as …" at 0:20

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