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Sandy Berger sworn in as National Security Advisor

Sandy Berger took office as President Clinton’s National Security Advisor at the start of his second term.

Berger became the principal White House official shaping Clinton’s foreign and national-security policy during the administration’s second term, influencing responses to crises such as Kosovo and later counterterrorism strategy.

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