Of the u. S. Naval war college. Also an author seven brooks and 100 articles about procedures and leadership. Even his wife laura since retiring as us at prima allied commander in europe from the school of law and diplomacy in boston the very same place he got his doctorate. Has 113 civilian awards from around the world and in within the last 11 months he has been considered for a Vice President ial pick and as secretary of state by another. [laughter] when jim speaks people listen. They listen very carefully. I am glad to see so many people here tonight that have come to listen. So to have insight with the global state of affairs we are very fortunate to have them here tonight i cannot wait to read. [applause] normally when people hear that introduction, thank thank you. That was very kind. They have one overwhelming reaction when they meet me in person which is i thought you would be taller. [laughter] we will take just a couple of minutes to talk about the oceans of the world today.
Of the u. S. Naval war college. Also an author seven brooks and 100 articles about procedures and leadership. Even his wife laura since retiring as us at prima allied commander in europe from the school of law and diplomacy in boston the very same place he got his doctorate. Has 113 civilian awards from around the world and in within the last 11 months he has been considered for a Vice President ial pick and as secretary of state by another. [laughter] when jim speaks people listen. They listen very carefully. I am glad to see so many people here tonight that have come to listen. So to have insight with the global state of affairs we are very fortunate to have them here tonight i cannot wait to read. [applause] normally when people hear that introduction, thank thank you. That was very kind. They have one overwhelming reaction when they meet me in person which is i thought you would be taller. [laughter] we will take just a couple of minutes to talk about the oceans of the world today.
Of state as the situation indet. You can see that online at cspan. Org. And were with travis. Caller the iran deal is good. I fought in iraq, and i am tired saying the deal is bad, and lets do nothing and invade. Really, what do we do to iran . Air strikes . Travis, as a veteran, what do you think about veterans against the deal and other groups that say iran is supporting the terrorists groups and the groups that fought in iraq directly against our troops during the iraq war . Caller thats the same veterans. What do you think about us soviets . How do you think about us arming saudi arabia who cut off the heads of christians everyday . Its a concern of mine where i dont care, because i would rather have iran be monitored and tracked and we would let them have certain things but wont let have others, and i would rather us be in control and invade them and kill them and make another vacuum for isis to occupy. The alternative that anybody else can offer is pointless, and i think obama, e
Oil, yawn, pummel market. China devalues its currency. The yuans value cut by 1. 1 . Ill show a tweet, mr. Trump and i dont agree on many issues but hes right, chinas currency manipulation hurts u. S. Jobs. It must stop. Here we go to lawrence in montgomery, alabama, on our republican line. Good morning. Caller good morning. Thanks so much for cspans continuing informative programs. I wanted to ask your guest about the socalled u. S. Pivot to asia, the broad policy stroke that the Obama Administration is heralding. Heres the question. How does air sea battle fit into that . And what is the actual capability change or projected capability changes within the u. S. Pivot to asia . Thank you so much. Thats a really great question. And there are some simple answers. As the u. S. Pivot to asia, Obama Administrations pivot to asia, Public Policy now is to increase trade, maritime trade with asia and to build our relationships our economic relationships with these countries. But to protect tha
Retiring as supreme allied Commander Europe and retiring from the navy. Has been the dean of the fletch are school of law and diplomacy and Tufts University in boston. The very same place that he got his doctorate. He has been given 15 prestigious civilian awards from around the world for his work and within the last year, within the last 11 months, he has been considered for a Vice President ial pick by one Political Party and as secretary of state by another Political Party. I fine that probably one of [laughter] when Jim Stavridis speaks, people listen carefully and im glad to see so many people here tonight who have come to listen to him speak all of this experience, out at sea, and the shore, as given him deep insight about the global state of affairs that we face today. We are very fortunate to have him here tonight witch hi newest book sea power which is can not wait to read. Ladies and gentlemen, jim staff individual dis. Thank you very much. Normally when people hear that intr