Stephen Friedman | |
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Chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board | |
In office December 20, 2005 – October 28, 2009 | |
President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Jim Langdon |
Succeeded by | Chuck Hagel David Boren |
5th Director of the National Economic Council | |
In office December 12, 2002 – January 10, 2005 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Larry Lindsey |
Succeeded by | Al Hubbard |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | December 21, 1937
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Barbara Benioff |
Children | David Benioff (born David Friedman) 2 daughters |
Education | Cornell University (AB) Columbia Law School (J.D.) |
Stephen "Steve" Friedman (born December 21, 1937[1]) is an American intelligence officer and businessman. He was the former chairman of the United States President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board. He was nominated on October 27, 2005, to replace Brent Scowcroft in the position. He served as the 5th Director of the National Economic Council from 2002 to 2005.