[alex]

It has to important tidbits:

1. He was focusing mostly on cyberspace attack as of 2/1999 and he had proved being wrong.

2. He was the only holdover embraced by Clinton administration.

[petitfour]

The last line is the most ominous to me:

Clarke joined the National Security Council staff under Bush. He was one of the only holdovers embraced by the Clinton administration. After seven years, he has placed proteges in key diplomatic and intelligence positions, creating a network of loyalty and solidifying his power.