Statement by President Obama on the Selection of Avril Haines as Deputy National Security Advisor

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 18, 2014.

Today, I have the pleasure of naming Avril Haines as my Deputy National Security Advisor.  Avril has been a key member of my national security team since early in the Administration, including in her previous role as the National Security Council’s Legal Advisor and in her current capacity as Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.  A model public servant, Avril is respected across the government for her intelligence, work ethic,…