[longshadow]

Would Berger absolutely have been cleared and at what level?

As National Security Advisor, he would likely have had clearance for virtually all the "keys to the kingdom".....

The only question that comes to mind here is whether or not the issuance of a security clearance to the N. S. A. involves the usual background checking, etc., or if it is done on a pro forma basis, e.g., the President is automatically granted a security clearance; I don't think HE has to go through a background check.

[hummingbird]

The only question that comes to mind here is whether or not the issuance of a security clearance to the N. S. A. involves the usual background checking, etc., or if it is done on a pro forma basis, e.g., the President is automatically granted a security clearance; I don't think HE has to go through a background check.

That's what I was wondering. And, if anyone had needed a background check, you would think it would have had to be Clinton...my, how things have changed.