Afghanistan at the time Sergeant Bergdahl was captured. He was previously a Senior Defense Department Coordinator for afghanistan and Vice President cheneys counterterrorism advisor. And then dr. Mark davidson is the Senior Advisor at the Truman National security project adjunct professor at George Washington university. He previously advised both general Stanley Mcchrystal and general David Petraeus and served on the staff of the Senate Armed Services committee. We will start with mr. Andrews. You have five minutes, sir. You will need to turn on the microphone, that little button in front of you. Thank you, mr. Chairman, ranking members and members of the subcommittee. If you would, mr. Andrews, sorry to interrupt, but get the microphone right in front of you. Im andy andrews, father of Second Lieutenant Darryl Andrews who was killed in afghanistan while in the process of searching for Bowe Bergdahl. His first tour in afghanistan was in 2004 as an enlisted soldier. He developed a medi
Theres also a lot of religious fervor at the time. Joseph smith was murdered. You had the miller writes about the world was going to end. This is a crazy bum in this time in american history. Cynthia chery how would you describe the publishing world today businesswise . Its really exciting right now because theres so many new developments in terms of Electronic Media in the way we are producing books. Its a pretty exciting time in publishing right now. This is booktv bookexpo america. Booktv continues now. Former senator james webb is a military officer and how shaped his political career. Senator webb was a lieutenant in vietnam where he received numerous awards for his service. James webb former senator from virginia has been a a councilman and congressman and assistant secretary of defense and secretary of the navy, an Emmy Awardwinning journalist and filmmaker and with the publication of i heard my country calling the other 10 books. When the senate who served on the Foreign Relati
Of fixing americas broken criminal justice system. Atlantic magazine named him one of great thinkers first half tackling prison reform. Having graduated from the Naval Academy in 1968 in receiving a special commendation for his leadership contributions first in his class at the Marine Corps Officers Basic School he served as a rifle Platoon Company commander in vietnam and was awarded the navy cross, the silver star medal to bronze star medals and two purple hearts. He graduated from the Georgetown University law center in 1975. From 77 to 81 he served as counsel to the House Committee and Veterans Affairs. In 1984 he was appointed assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs in the 1987 he became secretary of the navy. In addition to his Public Service he has enjoyed a varied career as a writer and as a journalist he received an emmy award for his previous coverage of the u. S. Marines in beirut in 1983 and in 2004 was embedded with u. S. Military in afghanistan produced screenw
Events may be lost on a new generation of young people in china. This is a very disturbing investigation. 12yearolds accused of planning the gruesome murder of a friend. Why police say the girls were trying to please a fantasy creature they followed on the internet. As u. S. Army Sergeant Bowe bergdahl recovers in germany, the white house deal that freed him from the taliban is facing criticism from lawmakers in washington. Were hearing from soldiers who served in afghanistan who say bergdahl is a deserter. Jim is in his hometown. Jim, how is all this controversy surrounding bergdahls release playing in haley . John, the spirits remain high here. There are plenty of balloons, ribbons in support of bergdahl. This morning, the questions are growing about his release. Here in Sergeant Bowe bergdahls hometown in idaho, its hard to find a free without a Yellow Ribbon tied around it. From the Yellow Ribbons to the signs in the windows to the bracelets i water, we never stopped and were able
In a show of support for his allies, president obama announced a plan today to boost u. S. Military presence in europe. He made the announce think while in polled address, meeting with the polish president. He creted u. S. Trips in warsaw. Earlier this morning he met with polish Prime Minister dawned tusk the focus will center on ukraine and rauch a the president is in warsaw to commemorate the 25th anniversaries of free elections in poland. Mike viqueira is traveling with the president on his european tour, whats behind the request for the billion dollars Security Fund . Reporter you know, michael, its fascinating. The president has taken three extended ove overseas trips andh time the issue you of ukraine and russias aggression has dominated agenda, no mistake why president obama is here in Warsaw Poland on this occasion. You mentioned the 25th anniversary of the free elects led by the Solidarity Movement back in the 80s, there was no any mistake, president obama wheels down air forc