Mike Gallagher actually said...

"everybody that works in the executive branch, whether they are wearing a uniform or they are a civilian, needs to understand that they work for the President, regardless of that President's party."

"I think he might argue he is streamlining the overall NSC process, and indeed, his predecessor--or his successor has tried to continue that process."

"I understand there are those, particularly my Republican colleagues, who may be skeptical that this is an added layer of bureaucracy."

"Making the role Senate-confirmed, in other words, would provide greater permanence by institutionalizing the position's existence."