The middle east, china, russia and other topics at an event hosted by Johns Hopkins school of advanced international studies. He also responded to the news of President Trumps decision to withdraw forces from syria. This is one hour and ten minutes. [inaudible conversations] good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is eliot cohen. Im the dean of sais and its my pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 lecture on International Affairs with general David Petraeus. The four i introduce general petraeus i i want to share a little bit more about the lecture series at sais. The series is named after charles ross off, steps in 1990 by his wife dorothy as a treatment to his life and he was on the interest in International Affairs. Charles was a hopkins alumnus and was a dedicated supporter of the universities efforts to improve our understanding of the world. That of course is the sais mission. Were particularly glad today that we have with us charles daughter kerry and his son and his wife to
Season, let me say i wish the president and his family all the best, as well. But as we move towards the end of the year, now is the time we need to take stock of everything. How are we doing personally . How are our children and how are other family members doing . Are they thriving . Do we need more help in certain areas . Are they doing great in others, but might need just a little push some other direction . How are we doing as a country . And how are our leaders doing . You know, as we approach 2019, those of us who remain eternally optimistic about this Great Republic of ours have reason to be concerned. Little children continue to die in the custody of the u. S. Government. And remember, friends, thats our government. Thats your government and my government thats allowing little children to die while theyre being incarcerated because of a policy thats supposed to discourage people from coming. And thousands of children still remain incarcerated and still this holiday season, thi