strategic thinker. it s got to be someone who understands the coordination, the strategic coordination is very important and above all someone who can resist and cause the nsc to resist getting involved in the tactical operations of our efforts around the world. let me ask you this. beyond qualifications, it s our reporting one reason vice admiral bob harward turned down the job this week is that it wasn t year the chain of command was. he wanted a direct line to the president. there s some questions about the role that steve bannon plays in the white house. how crucial is it for a national security adviser to be in effect in charge of these issues? have a direct line to the, have his or her own staff. how important is that to being successful in this job? i think it s very important.