Replaces Outgoing Advisor, Tom Donilon With no Senate approval needed, President Obama today named Susan Rice as his pick for the next U.S. National Security Advisor. President Obama with (l to r): Samantha Power (new United Nations Ambassador), Tom Donilon (outgoing US National Secruity Advisor), and Susan Rice (newly appointed USNSA). Photo by CD Brown. Rice, former United Nations Ambassador, has served in various capacities in the National Security Council and at the State Department. She is described by the Obama administration as "a consummate public servant", "fearless" and "tough". She is described as "the most qualified and experienced experts in the field of foreign policy in the country." Rice gained attention over differing statements she made after the September 11, 2012 attacks on Benghazi that killed US Ambassador Christopher Stevens and four other Americans. Rice's family: Husband, Ian; daughter Maris; sister...
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