NSC

The NSC, FBI, and CIA fully understood at least one of the legal implications of NSCID No. 14.

Gordon does bring an extensive track record in Washington, including on the NSC.

And yet, Hagel has the backing of those ex-ambassadors, former NSC heads of both parties, and more.

So Rice decamped to Turtle Bay, where she bided her time until Jones retired at the NSC.

Victor Cha served on the NSC, dealing with North Korea from 2004 and 2007.