Its at this point a definitive history of the secret organization and its so thick i want to start with this one because if you are a normal reader you might think that its easier to get information and get you say i want to quote you here because it is pretty succinct that i began the project that research and writing a book that the secret organization that controlled other secret organizations was going to be a challenge and so it proved several people who figure prominently in the events described in this book to requests to be interviewed. So how hard is it or how hard was it and how long did it take . Guest it took three years of research and writing. Thats not counting my two decades plus as a reporter on the Security Issues prior to that in the previous books and just by osmosis its also not counting the time spent in the editing process after the three years were up. It was very difficult but obviously not impossible to find the people and the other published words or unpublis
Id like to ask a question regarding private citizens purchasing a highquality drones and who happens to have some evil intent out there regardless of rules or regulations. Armed with a chemical agent, and flies it over populations, targeted populations, with intent to create massive havoc. What rules or regulations are out there from permitting for permitting that situation to develop . Guest well, robert, again, if someone wants to do or has bad intentions or has the intent to do something of harm, this is a technology that, if misused, can cause ill effects. But that is true with anything that we have from a technology standpoint. Thats why i say you have to hold people accountable for that. You can do that with a maintained system just as well or easy. But that opportunity prevent it. We have seen incidents happen in this country, hacked numerous times and we have to hold those people accountable. This Technology Well also help will also help us to protect ourselves by being able to
Veterans day program will pick up an half an hour when Vice President joe barton joe biden will participate in the ceremony at National Arlington cemetery. Later, remarks from john mccain. He has a new book out recounting the lives of the american soldiers who served in complex ranging from the revolutionary war to the wars in iraq and afghanistan and the book is called 13 soldiers. You can watch that life starting at 6 30 p. M. Eastern on cspan two. On this veterans day, we want to know what your message is to our fighting men and women. Log onto facebook to leave your comments or tweet us. We will try to read some of your messages throughout the day. Cspan veterans day coverage continues tonight at 7 00 eastern with selections from this years white house medal of honor surmise follow that 8 00 by the original wreathlaying ceremony at Arlington National cemetery. After 9 00 him in the annual uso gala featuring joint chiefs of staff chairman general Martin Dempsey also discussions on v
While the president is overseas in china. That is here on cspan. We are talking with verna jones, executive director of the American Legion. Here is a tweet guest the legion believes that the a healthcare facility and system is the best for veterans. They have choice cards for veterans that can go out in certain circumstances and they can receive medical care if they cannot get it timely or cannot receive that particular service at the va. The system is set up for veterans so we do not believe there should be privatization of health care. Host canton, ohio, a veteran and republican caller good morning, cspan and good morning america. Im a legion aire. I see a major issue since ive been using the v. A. For about a decade now. It is cultural. Line toad to stand in get travel pay because i have to go up to cleveland. It costs a lot of money when gas prices were higher. I have had to stand in line and wait for an employee to finish their personal phone call. That burned me up. To be seriou
While assaulting a known Hakani Network sanctuary, they were pinned down by heavy fire and his bravery and medical expertise help save the life of a wounded comrade during the fourhour firefight and that proved decisive in preventing his small unit from being overrun. Senior airmen hamilton who enlisted in the air force in 2009, had been assigned to the 23rd special Tactics Squadron since 2012 and holds combat diver, freefall, and static line qualifications and is nationally certified paramedic. His dedicated service earned him an air force Achievement Medal and his accomplishments reflect great credit upon himself and the United States air force. Ladies and gentlemen, i am pleased to present the 2014 u. S. Uso airman of the year, Senior Airman john c hamilton. [applause] our next presenter leads the largest component of the department of homeland security. To present the award for the 2014 uso coast guardsmen of the year, please welcome the 25th commandant of the coast guard, admiral