President Biden invited CIA Director William Burns to join his cabinet on Friday, citing Burns' expertise and leadership in confronting a range of national security challenges, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing U.S. tension with China.
"Bill has always given me clear, straightforward analysis that prioritizes the safety and security of the American people, reflecting the integral role the CIA plays in our national security decision-making at this critical time," Biden said in a statement."He leads with dignity and represents the very best of America, and I look forward to continuing to work with him in the years ahead.
CIA Director William Burns arrives for an official State Dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 22, 2023.Both have been leading voices in the administration's decision to widely share and occasionally declassify U.S. intelligence in the run-up to the war in Ukraine, which officials have said shored up Western alliances, a move which caught Russian President Vladimir Putin off guard.
A veteran diplomat who previously served as ambassador to Russia and Jordan, Burns has often been tasked by the president with managing delicate situations overseas. He was dispatched to Moscow in November 2021 to warn Putin against invading Ukraine. Before that, he met with Taliban leaders just before the fall of Kabul in August of 2021.
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