National Security Adviser: Obama Makes US Safer

Jones rejects Cheney, notion that new policies increase vulnerability

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted May 28, 2009 7:33 AM CDT

(Newser) – President Obama's policies have made America a safer place, his national security adviser said yesterday in his first speech since taking the job. James Jones cited strategies like the renewal of ties with allies and rejected suggestions the president had made the US more vulnerable,... Read full story »

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