John Podesta served as President Bill Clinton 's chief of staff during tumultuous time . Podesta to be brought in during the lowest point of Obama 's presidency . Obama began talking about the issue from the bully pulpit . President George W. Bush 's chief of staff , David Cohen , praised the move .
John Podesta served as President Bill Clinton 's chief of staff during tumultuous time . Podesta to be brought in during the lowest point of Obama 's presidency . President George W. Bush 's chief of staff , David Cohen , praised the move .