Howard Schmidt, cybersecurity coordinator, has met with President Obama twice. He reports to National Security Adviser James Jones, but has close relationship with White House economic team. Schmidt says he doesn’t see any tension between national security and economic teams. Schmidt: “I have one boss, but I also have a seat working with the National Economic Council. Obviously, this is important in both areas. It’s just, how do we facilitate moving forward and make sure everybody’s equities are taken care of and protecting everything we need to do?””]
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