Biden Says National Security Picks Show 'America Is Back’

The transcript outlines the introduction of a new national security team, emphasizing America's return to global leadership. Key nominations include Tony Blinken for Secretary of State, Alejandro Mayorkas for Homeland Security, Avril Haines for National Intelligence, Linda Thomas-Greenfield for the United Nations, and Jake Sullivan as National Security Advisor. The transcript also highlights the creation of a new climate leadership role, with John Kerry appointed to lead efforts against climate change. The speaker calls for Senate cooperation to ensure a smooth transition and address pressing challenges.

What is the primary focus of the new foreign policy and national security team?

• To reassert America's role as a global leader

• To focus solely on domestic issues

• To work independently without allies

• To retreat from global leadership

Who is nominated as the Secretary of State?

• Linda Thomas Greenfield

• Avril Haines

• Tony Blinken

• Alejandro Mayorkas

What is a significant achievement of Tony Blinken mentioned in the transcript?

• Combating Ebola

• Implementing DACA

• Negotiating the Paris climate accord

• Leading the fight against ISIS

Who is the first Latino and immigrant nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security?

• Tony Blinken

• Avril Haines

• Alejandro Mayorkas

• Jake Sullivan

What groundbreaking role does Avril Haines hold?

• First climate envoy

• First woman to lead the Department of Homeland Security

• First woman to be the Director of National Intelligence

• First Latino to be Secretary of State

What is Linda Thomas Greenfield known for during her service?

• Implementing DACA

• Negotiating the Iran nuclear deal

• Being the People's Ambassador

• Leading the fight against ISIS

Who is chosen as the National Security Adviser?

• Tony Blinken

• Jake Sullivan

• John Kerry

• Alejandro Mayorkas

What is Jake Sullivan's vision for national security?

• Economic security is national security

• National security should focus only on military strength

• Economic security is separate from national security

• National security should ignore economic factors

Who is appointed as the presidential envoy on climate?

• Tony Blinken

• Jake Sullivan

• John Kerry

• Linda Thomas Greenfield

What is the overall goal of the new administration's foreign policy and national security team?

• To prioritize domestic issues over international ones

• To focus on military expansion

• To reduce international cooperation

• To restore America's global and moral leadership