Expires. Reporter with military time. The editor, host for defense and aerospace podcasts. On my left we have robert costa, chief election and Campaign Correspondent cbs news. David butler, Communications Advisor to the chairman, elizabeth miller, Washington Bureau chief with the new york times. John donnelly, Senior Writer at cq roll call. And max let, publisher for stars and stripes. I would like to acknowledge the presence today of the Ukrainian Ambassador to the u. S. Welcome back to the club. [applause] the United States National Defense strategy is focused on a rising china which america views as its most consequential strategic competitor and russia, which has proven over the past year and a half that is a clear and present threat. Over nearly the past year and a half russia slaughtered ukrainians and ukrainians have fought back with everything they have. General milley said in his remarks last year that the best way to honor ukrainian sacrifice is continue to support its fight
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[applause] good evening. Address,o the keynote the vietnam war summit. The university of texas is truly honored to welcome secretary of state, john kerry. Just last friday, on earth day, secretary kerry helped lead 175 countries in signing the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change. [applause] there is a lot of work to achieve the goals of the agreement. Earlier today, the secretary toward toured our research where we are developing technologies to generate renewable energy. He led a discussion with faculty, his research Whose Research can help achieve the goals of the agreement. Secretary kerry was focused and knowledgeable about the technology and science and the policy and Business Issues involved in reaching those goals. Tonight, we are very much looking forward to hearing the secretarys thoughts on a very different topic. Histhat is so important to life experience. The vietnam war remains a complicated and controversial part of American History. As a young boy, i grew up durin
War debuts next year. This is one hour, 10 minutes. Please welcome dr. Gregory, president of the university of texas at austin. [applause] good evening. Welcome to the keynote address, the vietnam war summit. The university of texas is truly honored to welcome secretary of state, john kerry. Just last friday, on earth day, secretary kerry helped lead 175 countries in signing the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change. [applause] there is a lot of work to achieve the goals of the agreement. Earlier today, the secretary toured our Research Center where we are developing technologies to generate renewable energy. He led a discussion with faculty, his research Whose Research can help achieve the goals of the agreement. Secretary kerry was focused and knowledgeable about the technology and science and the policy and Business Issues involved in reaching those goals. Tonight, we are very much looking forward to hearing the secretarys thoughts on a very different topic. One that is so impo