 In the executive branch, the president decides. Everyone else advises, whether it's the vice president or the secretary of state or secretary of defense or what have you. The president wouldn't have picked J.D., of course, if he didn't have confidence in J.D.'s perspective and his input into the policymaking process. But it will be the president's decision along with Congress. One thing I've seen from J.D. over the last year and a half is that he brings a very sober and responsible perspective