He was Special Assistant to President Bill Clinton and Senior Director for Russia , Ukraine , and Eurasia Affairs .
Burns served for five years ( 1990 -- 1995 ) on the National Security Council staff at the White House .
Burns was Special Burns to President Bill Clinton and Senior Director for Russia , Ukraine , and Eurasia Affairs .
Burns served for five years ( 1990 -- 1995 ) on the National Security Council staff at the White House .