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And our past few hearings have considered what most view as the essence of Goldwater Nichols, the roles and chairmans of the joint chiefs of staff, and the commanders. This morning, we seek to understand how Goldwater Nichols has impacted the effectiveness of u. S. Military operations, and what reforms may be necessary. We are pleased to welcome our distinguished panel of witnesses, who will offer insights from their many years of experience and distinguished service. General norton schwartz, president and ceo of Business Executives for national security. Admiral james stavridas, former european commander and u. S. Southern command or. Currently the dean of the Fletcher School of law and diplomacy at tufts university, and frequent appearances on various media outlets. Dr. Christopher lamb, director of the institute and the National Defense university. More than anything else, the Goldwater Nichols act was the result of escalating concern in the congress and the country by the effective
Goldwater nichols, the roles and chairmans of the joint chiefs of staff, and the commanders. This morning, we seek to understand how Goldwater Nichols has impacted the effectiveness of u. S. Military operations, and what reforms may be necessary. We are pleased to welcome our distinguished panel of witnesses, who will offer insights from their many years of experience and distinguished service. General norton schwartz, president and ceo of Business Executives for National Security. Admiral james, former european commander and u. S. Southern command or. Currently the dean of the Fletcher School of law and diplomacy at tufts university, and frequent appearances on various media outlets. Dr. Christopher lamb, director of the institute and the National Defense university. More than anything else, the Goldwater Nichols act was the result of escalating concern in the congress and the country by the effectiveness of u. S. Military operations in the vietnam war, the failure of the hostages in
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