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The [[POTUS|US President's]] '''National Security Advisor''' is one of his or her most important appointees, even though it is not a [[ | The [[POTUS|US President's]] '''National Security Advisor''' is one of his or her most important appointees, even though it is not a [[United States cabinet|Cabinet]] position. Because the National Security Advisor has a close relationship with the President they can and do direct cabinet secretaries. | ||
During the Presidency of [[Richard Nixon]] it was generally recognized that his National Security Advisor, [[Henry Kissinger]] was more important than his [[Secretary of State]], until he made Kissinger his Secretary of State.<ref name=AdvisorsRoleHadley/> | During the Presidency of [[Richard Nixon]] it was generally recognized that his National Security Advisor, [[Henry Kissinger]] was more important than his [[Secretary of State]], until he made Kissinger his Secretary of State.<ref name=AdvisorsRoleHadley/> | ||
Latest revision as of 16:16, 5 January 2024
The US President's National Security Advisor is one of his or her most important appointees, even though it is not a Cabinet position. Because the National Security Advisor has a close relationship with the President they can and do direct cabinet secretaries.
During the Presidency of Richard Nixon it was generally recognized that his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger was more important than his Secretary of State, until he made Kissinger his Secretary of State.[1]
The National Security Advisor is expected to give the President advice on all matters related to National Security, including matters related to the US Armed Services, the 17 agencies with Intelligence responsibilities, Border security, and domestic unrest.
In a scholarly paper, former National Security Advisor Stephen J. Hadley, points out that the National Security Act of 1947, which created the President's
References
- ↑ Stephen J. Hadley. [https://voyagermis.library.tamu.edu/bitstream/handle/1969.1/158834/Stephen%20J.%20Hadley%20The%20Role%20and%20Importance%20of%20the%20National%20Security%20Advisor.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y The Role and Importance of the National Security Advisor], Snowcroft Institute. Retrieved on 2024-01-05. “Interestingly, the National Security Act of 1947, which established the National Security Council, makes no mention of the National Security Advisor.”