The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, commonly referred to as the National Security Advisor, serves as the chief advisor to the President of the United States on national security issues. He or she serves on the National Security Council within the Executive Office of the President. President of the United States - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... The National Security Council (NSC) is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for considering national security and foreign policy matters with his senior national security advisors and cabinet officials. ... The Executive Office of the President consists of the immediate staff of the President of the United States, as well as multiple levels of support staff. ...

The National Security Advisor is appointed by the President without confirmation by the Senate. As such he or she is not connected to the bureaucratic politics of the Departments of State and Defense and therefore is able to offer independent advice. The power and role of the National Security Advisor varies from administration to administration.

The previous National Security Advisor Dr. Condoleezza Rice was confirmed on January 26, 2005 by an 85-13 vote in the United States Senate to the post of Secretary of State. She was succeeded by her deputy, Stephen Hadley. Condoleezza Condi Rice (born November 14, 1954), is the second United States Secretary of State in the administration of President George W. Bush. ... January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. ... Stephen J. Hadley is the current National Security Advisor for U.S. President George W. Bush. ...

The list of current and former National Security Advisors include:

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See also

• Category:United States National Security Advisors