No Break

Foreign policy advisers to the Obama administration have no time for a break in dealing with U.S. and global security. For example, Adm. Mike Mullen (left), chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who takes protein drinks at 4 a.m., and Attorney General Eric Holder (right), who reviews confidential document at home after work, have to stay alert 24 hours a day. The security document drafted overnight becomes the main agenda for the security meeting (middle) held on the morning of the next day at the White House.

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