President-elect Barack Obama's National Security Team

[moosthebeast]

this man is so full of shit. atleast bush didnt hide his bullshit. but obama, oh man u can tell this guy is an actor. just a good speaker.

[mamaluigi3]

The Secretary of State, America's most important diplomat, whoever Obama picks for this position is a big indicator of his view on foreign policy.

So he does he pick?

Hillary Clinton, yes the same person who voted to authorize Bush to blow up Iraq, and who's husband launched missiles at Iraq in the Nineties.

Yeah! Change We Can Believe In! Oh Boy!

[rochdalesleeper]

Dear Mr President-Elect

In Palestine families are screaming and shouting as they take bodies to the cemetery to be buried. Woman and children being killed and injured. People waking up injured, children with blood on their heads with no legs and arms due to the Israelis' air strikes.

I cant believe you have not stood up against Israel, you have not made a direct statement against these barbaric attacks. Bush supported Israel,I hope you dont.

I used to look up to you, but not any more.

[JoHolland92]

He isnt are president yet.. he cant do anything about it..

[leondarrius]

It's really sad to see so much hatred towards an elect president that's not even in office yet! Obama Please prove all these people wrong, and guide us in the right directions! And I approve this message!

[phenixknt]

Sooooo just to be clear, for all the neanderthals in the RNC ( not saying everyone in the RNC are this way just some). If you lose an elections it means the downfall of America, but when your party is leading the charge for economic disaster, divisive race bating tactics, and utter idiocy when taking the worlds greatest wet land army into desert, to fight a war in the wrong country, under false pretenses, America is on the right track???? Right cuz Obama will cause this right? Oh wait W did.

[phenixknt]

Sooooo just to be clear, for all the neanderthals in the RNC ( not saying everyone in the RNC are this way just some). If you lose an elections it means the downfall of America, but when your party is leading the charge for economic disaster, divisive race bating tactics, and utter idiocy when taking the worlds greatest wet land army into desert, to fight a war in the wrong country, under false pretenses, America is on the right track???? Right cuz Obama will cause this right? Oh wait W did.

[phenixknt]

Sooooo just to be clear, for all the neanderthals in the RNC ( not saying everyone in the RNC are this way just some). If you lose an elections it means the downfall of America, but when your party is leading the charge for economic disaster, divisive race bating tactics, and utter idiocy when taking the worlds greatest wet land army into desert, to fight a war in the wrong country, under false pretenses, America is on the right track???? Right cuz Obama will cause this right? Oh wait W did.

[phenixknt]

Sooooo just to be clear, for all the neanderthals in the RNC ( not saying everyone in the RNC are this way just some). If you lose an elections it means the downfall of America, but when your party is leading the charge for economic disaster, divisive race bating tactics, and utter idiocy when taking the worlds greatest wet land army into desert, to fight a war in the wrong country, under false pretenses, America is on the right track???? Right cuz Obama will cause this right? Oh wait W did.

[jdrizd2]

National security comes from within. That is why the FBI gave up on looking for "terrorists" and now is looking for fraud on Wall Street. The only uncertainty is in your voice Mr. Obama I am not completely sold on your convictions. If you want moral example since your appointees are so rich have them work for a dollar. If they are civil servants not in need of money the would gladly agree.

[9407113678]

Please don't censor. : )

[9407113678]

Strengthen our capacity to defeat our enemies?

What enemies? Yet more military spending!

Support our friends AND renew old alliances?

America is relentless in the defence of IT'S people? Again, MORE military spending, more defence, more war!

Steady in advancing IT'S interests.

MORE war abroad.

American values are our greatest export to the rest of the world? So everyone should be like an American, what?

New strategy? Which is???

[9407113678]

Continue to make investments to strengthen our military and increase our ground forces to defeat threats of the 21st century? MORE money on war and military. What threats??? WMD's?

Dangers of an unsecure border? MORE military spending.

Effectively using all elements of American power to defeat unconventional threats AND promote OUR values. What threats, communism again? WMD's? AGAIN, OUR values. Everyone must be like us.

Protect our country AND promote OUR values.

[9407113678]

National security concerns are not defined only by the challenges created by terrorists abroad BUT also by criminals in our midst, whether they be criminals ON THE STREET or in the boadroom. Everyone is an enemy???

THIS NEW CENTURY.

Protecting our homeland through CONSTANT Vigilance? MORE defense spending, more military?

Prevent the use and spread of nuclear weapons?

Who has used nuclear weapons? Trident?

Emerging threats? Which are, yet to be made up or fabricated?

[illricky]

Obamas goons

[hun33y]

Man you all the goons

[Embrace2012]

all these guys are puppets controlled by secret societies. Change, there will be change.

Prepare for the downfall of America

[aussb07]

lol i find your comment amusing...."Prepare for the downfall of america"...as opposed to the last 8 years where America was rising!

[KuriVaiM]

that's right, no change possible with these puppets almost near zero

[dolphindreamx]

Are you making reference to the Bush administration?

[jmjfanss]

This is more of the same to me.

[tosaerba24]

GO HILL!

[bahdahdoop]

barack obama = jimmy carter. see you in 4 years.

[ObamaPress]

Self-fulfilling realities occur when people lower their expectations. Barack teaches us its not about him - its about you. How are you going to help get this country on the right path?

[CompoundAI]

So, he is saying "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country" in essence?

[koobsmooth]

Well said...uh, written.

[hun33y]

EXACTLY, ppl voted because they needed change so badly that they thought only one man, Obama, could bring it. His whole point of his campagin was that the PEOPLE had to help Obama to bring change. cant believe most of ya'll missed that.........

[hun33y]

doopey, you must be blind

[richieisland]

dandaman10470

He was addressing the other gentleman, that's

why she turn to look at whom he was acknowledging.

[nebaioth]

The best and the brightest.

That's so refreshing for a change.

[vulgarpurity]

Obama's the president elect (not to mention a credible man). We, as Americans and as a nation, have to support and respect him as our new Chief Executive, Foreign Policy Director, Legislative Leader, and more importantly, our Commander in Chief during this time of war. Most importantly, though, he is our new president. Learn to trust his judgment and BELIEVE in change.

[RebelsLiberator]

vulgarpurity-well said.Now americans can build their own trust in their leaders.

[Obama26]

What will be Barack Obama's tax credit for 2008???? Does anyone know?

[CHOCOTHAI]

empty rhetoric, what is he actually going to do? all he does is paint pictures of people being saved.

[dolphindreamx]

Barack Obama's dedication to making this a better world shows on his face and his careful selection of this security team, he is genuine and may he remain true . . . Hillary Clinton's speech is so meaningful . . .

[stillrob420]

America values are the best export? ROFL YA ok, WHAT IS IT? the #1 people in prisons? the FAILING monetary system? are KILLING of people in soviergn nations? or all the school shootings? or is it the WORST school system in the modern world? or the failed health care system? ALL THESE PEOPLE TALK LIKE AMERICA IS "GOD" OF TEH PLANET LOLOL this is why WE fail at life, this mentality.

[iToWoW]

I love the videos!

[magenrange121212]

omg!! Odama WOn?!!!!

[Razzel2006]

is it just me or is susan rice hott!!

[MichaelAwesome]

sweeeet

[doctorspankluv]

Think of the denial the pigment voting pigs bring. Hussein humans want incinerators for white babies. Modeled after an Austrian, he is slow to denounce islam terror of Euros in India. Smile with your god now. The murders have commenced.

[teodoraanime]

we can..............not

[nochange08]

Do you know that Yobama video comments are being censored ? Usa -> china.

[msrcc55]

It would have been nice to have the names of each of the appointees under their speech time. I had a hard time remembering their names and putting the face with the name. An awesome team, I'm glad it was Hilary!!

[dandaman10470]

What was that head turn thing at 24:07? Biden was addressing her and she just turned away

[DWG9XT]

He's looking at the man next to Hillary and so is she!!!

[josiahdallas]

he wasnt addressing her. He was addressing the taller person next to her that she as well turned to that person and acknoledged him as well,

[buckeyestate]

he was addressing the other guy, not Hillary.

[Nominay]

No, he was addressing the person next to her, unless Hillary changed her name to Jim.

[ivylainespeaks]

I can see why you thought that, but if you go back and listen again, Biden was talking to the gentleman next to Clinton.

[digitalpanther]

he was actually addressing the general who is standing next to Hilary.

[flashingdot]

You had the time to check that Hillary turned away at 24:07 and write a comment, but you didn't notice that he was refering to 'Jim'who was standing on her left... Seems like a logical reason to turn to the person who is being addressed..

[RollingTubeRevue]

If you were paying attention you'd have noticed Biden was addressing General Jim Jones and Hilary turned her head to look at Jones.

[Stiltondreams]

Guys big news....

Bob Dole is to be named Secretary of State

[guyaneesebrotha]

i love u mr president.but i gotta complain.where did you find these tiny little munchkins.they cant see over the mic.lol:-)

[shanklinmike]

Is this censored?

[wackassegyption]

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WOW! Aren't liberals suppose to be open minded!?

Check out my comments below, follow them threw.

Notice how I didn't use or say anything insulting, I never do just to prove my point.

The only comment of mine that didn't get a thumbs down was my comment saying:"I wanna give my baby to Obama"

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Out of all my comments, the disturbing one didn't get a thumbs down. Are you liberals really like that!? OMG...

[outragious007]

What a great team!

Go Obama!

46 days...

[dachrisman2004]

AMEN BROTHER! I'm sure glad that Obama's putting together a private security force answerable only to him! I can't wait till those guys go knocking on the doors of those damn Republican HERETICS! BOW TO YOUR SAVIOR!

[cyalaterthan]

ya talk about change lol

[hun33y]

haha, ya talk about change takes time lol u didnt kno??

[opinion56]

the secretary of defense is from the bush admin because hes a strong man and knows danger

[jujujoint]

hillary needs to get with oprah's fashion team

[jrjustreal]

Lol

[skylarportland]

Gates isn't too bad, but I wish that Obama had chosen Wesley Clark as Defense Secretary.

[wackassegyption]

I wanna give my baby to Barack Obama!

[hedegaard8]

wow! Why? WHats he going to do for "it"?

[wackassegyption]

Union DIP!

[wackassegyption]

Democrats are growing impatient with President-elect Barack Obama's refusal to inject himself in the major economic crises confronting the country. Obama has sidestepped some policy questions by saying there is only one president at a time. But the dodge is wearing thin. "He's going to have to be more assertive than he's been," House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., told consumer advocates Thursday.-AP

Is that how you DEMs' are against your own messiah!?

[kenhes]

He hasn't got the power now. And if he says anything assertive he'll take any power Bush has over public confidence. I'm sure if he did that too, people would be complaining that he's trying to overshadow Bush. Just be patient.

[skoubydoo]

I love how Obama stands RIGHT behind each person in his cabinet. You betta not be messing with my agenda for the people.

[AlfonsoGallegosP]

State # 27. is new mexico.

[MountOlivet]

I think that Hillary Clinton will make a good secretary of state as long as Bill Clinton stays out of the way. Obama really understands the national security situation that America now faces and what needs to be done in the future to make America more secure.

[bobkauss07]

give us hd!!! the economic transition vid had it

[jagfyr]

Obama is an intellectual academic type,and as a result he fully understands that a healthy argument/dialogue amongst individuals with differing ideas results in the best overall synthesis of refined ideas and compromises. Bush thought that any disagreement amongst members of his advisement and himself constituted a lack of loyalty. This homogenous-minded approach resulted in disillusionment,blind policy pursual,and the failure we all know today. Nice to see the foundations for success are here.

[bobboberan]

why so many short people some of them look like little kids behind those mics .

[Finchness]

Don't worry, trust has no place in politics ;)

[trublueone]

I don't like the thought of Clinton back in the White House. They are certifiable. Greedy for power and willing to hang onto it at all costs. They have ZERO integrity. Thankfully Dr. Rice will not be reporting Clinton. Sen. Clinton has no experience and is hawkish.

[jayztm]

I should be president. So shut up.

[jayztm]

I should be president. Okay?

[homeagent]

no "change" what so ever.

I feel that the cabinet, especially secritary of state, should be voted in BY THE PEOPLE.

"national security, national security" shove more fear down our throughts already!

What ever happened to hope?

[peacenikkle]

Barack Obama is doing a good job picking his team .but there is one exception -Bob Gates as defense sec.this is taking Abe Lincoln's bring in your enemies to far !why ?Gates is a personal friend of the Bush family.I'd rather trust a rattle snake on a hot day in Texas that hasn't eaten for a while.The president Elect needs a clean break from all things Bush.

[ToManyPhones]

Yeah, but he's trying to be bi-partisan. And anyway, if Gates does a crap job can't President Obama fire him?

[wackassegyption]

Why are they censoring this?

Do they censor all Obama video comments?

Doesn't have you wonder why?

Why they would try?...to hide other opinions?

Mine weren't foul or upsetting.

I'm commenting here just to see how there doing this now.

Peace.

[LILVOKA]

Thank you Barack for establishing a great team. From Dayton, Ohio to Washington, D.C. we will stand tall and help you change our direction.

[zachfitzz]

i fail to see the difference between this guy and bush. sure he looks different, but his "team" and his words sound very much like bush. he aint going to end the war in iraq, but will simply move some troops over to afghanistan. if hes the real deal, which is highly unlikely, well know in the first 60 days.

[FreestyleJogaBonito]

Let us give up our liberties for a temporary security. Right? What has happened to the brave Americans? WHAT HAS HAPPENED?

Give me liberty or give me death.

[cabbagecake214]

I like the 60's are coming back. All we asked was to give Peace a Chance. Put all prisoner's to work !!!! getting the tin cans out of our garbage, get them on boats to clean up our oceans. Have public hanging's for about the next 30 years, get rid of the sick o's. Get our military Home. Pick the illegal aliens up and ship them back.

[tommybrown187]

OBAMA is BRILLIANT HE SURROUNDED HIMSELF with PPL who have OPPOSED and RIVALED him to make him that much STRONGER AND AWARE he didnt get a team of FRIENDS his team is DIVERSE with many different OPINIONS the way AMERICA should be

[KazooTheBat]

Why was Janet Napolitano chosen as Secretary of Homeland Security? o_O I'm an Obama supporter, and I'm sure all of his Cabinet picks are extremely qualified, but what about Gov. Napolitano screams "national security"? I can't think of anything...

[trublueone]

She's from a border state and has insight on Immigration, which I'm sure will be a major issue in the upcoming years.

[RickHammer22]

Napolitano is governor of a border state, she is the former attourney general of Arizona, She is a formal U.S. Attourney, U.S. Attourneys aka Federal Prosectors are very important to Law Enforcement. I hope ths info helps. Her expereince prosecuting criminals and being governor of a border state makes her qualified to run Homeland Security which is redundant to the justic department.

[hbk4obama]

this looks lkike a good video.unfortunately it kept cutting off on my computer! However,I ahve read about his choices andhave faith he has made the right choices.

Heather Koelle

[lildwayne21]

I'm really proud of Susan Rice. She has greatness written all over her.

[cornagainstsorcery]

Let's really reform the UN this time!! Expand the security council, make the general assembly more representative, and put some teeth, pragmatism, and fair international law.

[cornagainstsorcery]

A handful of people actually took the time to go through and spam rank all the supportive comments to the negative. lol. I feel cautiously optimistic about this cabinet. Let's see what works!

[mackai99]

Strong choices indeed.

What is with the 1 camera feed? Can we get some close ups, wides or snap shots please? :)

[Soul2Dance4U]

The quality of this team is clear. The understanding and focus is "centered" to the cause of the American people and the way our President Elect introduced everyone was excellent.

He and his team will serve America well.

I feel proud to be an American.

[EngineerMBA]

Can someone tell me how we're going to pay for all of these programs? Trillions in debt and all of the programs and departments?

[kitkat9288]

Great team, but they need to lower the podium when other people besides Obama speak. Not everyone's 6'2.

[bigboy12we]

It is about time that Government chooses a great National Security Team. i cant wait for jan 20th,2009. This is truly a great time for America.

[cwoodups]

General James Jones

Is an Excellent speaker . He didn't say very much but, such etiquette so perfectly formal.Wow. I hope they see this too. He could be very useful.

[mikebuglioli]

Out with the old and in with the new ! It is refeshing again to see a leader surround himself with capable and qualified leaders and not with friends and cronies. America and Americans deserve nothing less. I know this American will and is excited about our prospects and future and who could say that about Georgie and his buddies ? Let us lead the world again with respect and dignity and not with paranoia and demogogory and fear.

[md991free]

He is so well spoken and have selected great teams for both the economy and national security. But the job ahead will be very difficult.

[facelesscoward]

Strong choices. I can't wait until November 20.

[anime208]

January 20th? ;)

[rdsoxs86]

A moderate cabinet is a great match. It doesn't allow an left agenda or a right agenda. The problem is the multiple personalities. Obama has the strong persona to keep the cabinet in check.

[DandCVideos]

Oh how we wish we had a leader that wanted to connect with the people via YT. Great way to have the thoughts of the people read acknowledged considered and acted upon with a plan! :) David and Charmaine

[prophetess223]

This is great! I believe the new President has chosen a very strong, talented and promising cabinet to serve, direct the nation in a new positive direction.

[chillybearB]

Well why dont we just print some more cash?

[rdsoxs86]

If only if it were that easy. more cash equals more money available. This will inflate prices and make the US$ less powerful.

[KeePiTReeL1]

you never learned that in school? countries that have done that are now third world...

[rinka33]

Yes to Hillary ! But OB, you must be in the driving seat whilst remaining liberal in your approach - Brit LibDem

[adolp726]

I am very satified with his appointees to his cabinet. The president elect put very experience people into office so we can begin getting the jobs done. It is very smart,that he put all of his personal feeling behind, so he can pick the best people for the jobs.

[talk2yinka2]

U right 2  some degree

[jeep1077]

This video shows why I voted for Obama. He is a man of intelligence who is not afraid to debate with the sharpest minds in the US. These people will work hard to keep the US safe and to improve the World. They wont be afraid to say Mr. President you are wrong or Mr. President you do not have all of the facts. How refreshing!

[trommelbiel]

Gates is great for the job.

[ElMaestro31]

This is a great idea using the internet to connect with the American people. I jsut wish President elect Obama had given John McCain a position in his cabinet as well.

[Quirc]

Obama did get elected in part over a promise of change in politics. I'm personally not seeing how his selections so far demonstrate this (we're looking at a lot of veterans here). However, I'll wait and see. Maybe we'll see something new, and besides... having vets up right now is probably a good idea, what with the state of the economy, etc.

[Lolagranola5]

He has said himself that there is a very small pool of experienced, well-qualified individuals to pick from in DC. Odds are some of them are going to end up coming from the Clinton cabinet. I don't know about you, but I don't want newbies trying to fix the mess we're in. The "change" is the transparency and how he will run his presidency.

[Toovego]

Susan Rice and Eric Holder are brilliant people. I'm pleased with this for the most part.

[historykeith]

Thank you changedotgov for allowing us to bypass the media filter. Keep posting these videos!

[LukkieUCLA]

Obama proves he has a strong stance on foreign policy and security. This also shows he is more concerned about the all Americans and not just his party (he chose Robert Gates - someone from the current BUSH administration!) because he has done a good job.

I am looking forward to this President Obama. You have a tough road ahead of you and the future of the world depends on your performance over the next years.

[djab203]

Much love and support to our new president. So far I'm happy with the way he is building his new team and also the fact he is using the internet to stay connected to all of us!

[EnviroMonster]

Conservation can happen overnight.

[DrCrYz]

Why robert gates ffs obama you have let a lot of people down mate.

[OUTOFGAS88]

dependence on foreign oil is there any other kind of oil make no mistake cheap abundant easily transportable CRUDE OIL is like the blood in your body lose enough of it and you become, very weak or, die. technology,minus,energy ,is worthless,you can manufacture money , but you can't manufacture energy, "NET" "ENERGY"= is when you put more energy in then you get out , windmills,synthetic fuels,nuclear,solar.

[polonium9]

GOBAMA HE IS AWESOME

[semiliteratedgod]

so you call this change? k, thx ...

[Lolagranola5]

So you don't think this is any different than the Bush era? Mmm k

[Stephanie824]

it's called a TRANSITION. we can't just radically change, that would absolutlely ruin our country.

[colinmoen]

puppets puppets puppets.. does anyone else see it?

[Lolagranola5]

I'm a bit of a conspiracy theorist myself, but no, sorry.

[CircusofPython]

Puppets of who? And prove how these people are puppets. I would like hardcore evidence, such as videos, statements, etc. that proves, without any doubt, that Obama is a puppet.

In the meantime, the rest of us will be willing to work with our government to make this nation better tomorrow than it is tonight.

[Stephanie824]

not particulary... at least not as much as the bush administration. care to elaborate?

[FourFolders]

These guys really use the internet well.

[ANTHONYTYME]

this gonna be a great team*******

[timestarvedcd]

How come the president gets ton flunk the 10 minute limit rule :p

Kidding

[chris23258]

What an insightful video. Things like this are what is going to change the country and bring our world together. Thank You for finally voting for someone who has a clue and a strong hold on reality and what is needed in this time of great fear.

[JavaLessons]

(Sound level's too low)

[Stephanie824]

just fine for me.

sometimes whensound is low, try plugging in earphones. that always amps it up a bit

[phuthanvinh]

why would you give her a thumb down for helping you?

[mochalove123]

I heart HIlary and Obama of course :)

[charlessmyth]

This is long on aspirational, cookie-cutter class rhetoric, but short on specifics. God doesn't do rights, but government is elected to secure the rights which this statement has sworn itself to undermining instead of underpinning. Furthermore, it is hardly heartening to note that terrorism, and the states which underpin terrorism are, in effect, the world's new leadership, with this leadership team and its foreign allies being the dog that is wagged by the tail.

[PoliticsAdInfinitum]

I love the team

[PacmanNobre]

Thank god Obama chose Hillary, maybe he can do something for the world..

[jbfirstdown22]

A wonderful step in the right direction

[tykauffman]

first lol

[orangecarrotcake]

Great job, President Obama!

[rhye247]

great team...100% sure of it.

[strangeodors]

Nice, but it's a shame it isn't in widescreen. Also, why is there someone semi-blocking the camera?

[Scorpio190]

Thank you Mr.President Elect you have made the right decision choosing the right people for a strong term

[1TuyenThai]

I am glad that we have a strong diverse team to get through our challenging days.

[assfullofaids]

woot

[DADDYMACKOFNYC]

can i get a summary of this? lol

[myWORLDizDIGITAL]

keep the good news coming! make this administration the best ever.

regards,

XEM

myWORLDizDIGITAL

[terrence0258]

I'm gonna comment on this video just in case someone made a mistake and let people post. I think these are great choices. I look forward to seeing who will be named to the remaining cabinet positions.

[wujersey1]

A wise team and gret choices indeed