American modernism and the role it played in the cold war. He argues that in an effort to win over skeptical intellectuals and cultural critics around the institutions in the United States such as the cia and state department promoted thatnism in order to prove they were sophisticated and on the cutting edge. This was posted by New York University. Mr. Barnhisel it is particularly special for me to be back here because i received my ba here. It is a real thrill to return here. In fact in many ways my book got its start in this building. Gradt mean in the usual student way, where this is where you start your research. To New York University as a pretty naive guy. I had barely been out of oregon. I did know anything about new york city. I had resolved to pay my own way in the city without any family help. Down a workstudy job here in the basement of those library, but i quickly learned that a 10 hour work week wasnt going to pay rent and living expenses. So even in a much cheaper time. J
Of course we have these capabilities, but the most important answer to the question why us is even more fundamental. It is this. We should not be content standing aside. We have a fundamental question. Act now with our friend has been struck in this way, then the allies of the world can be forgiven for asking, if not now, when. That leads to the next question, why now. Wasfirst answer to that because of the grave danger that they pose to our security. There are additional reasons why action now is so important. Paris,t the attack in theres a real political process underway. This could lead to a new government in syria with whom we can defeat for good. We cannot wait for that to be complete before we begin acting to grant isil. Lets be clear about the military objectives that we are pursuing. Yes we wanted to take a terrorists by canceling their network committed targeting their training camps, and taking of those policy against the u. K. , but there is a broader objective. Peddlelong a
So we need to do the same thing in syria. Mr. Speaker, another reason for action now is that success in iraq in squeezing the caliphate is put at risk by our failure to act in syria. This border is not recognized by isil and we tamper our efforts if we stop acting when we reach the border. When we come to the question, why now, we have to ask ourselves whether the risks of inaction are greater than the risks of taking action . Every day we failed to act is a day when isil can grow stronger and more plots can be undertaken. Mr. Speaker, that is why their all says yes,ved that the risks of inaction are someto some of our asking specifically whether taking action can make the u. K. More of a target for iso. The judgment of the direct general of Security Service in the chairman of the joint Intelligence Committee is that the u. K. Is already in the top tier of countries that isil is targeting. I am clear that the only way to deal with that reality is to address the threat we face, and do s
Breaking news alert. Jonathan breaking news from hagerstown, where the police are investigating a hit and run involving a tractortrailer. A woman was driving northbound on interstate 81, just south of halfway boulevard, when her car was rearended by a silver tanker truck with the word side, causinghe her car to spin out of control come hitting a second grade. The first truck cap to going. We know the driver and passenger in the car were taken to the hospital. We dont know the extent of their injuries. We will get you more information as it comes into our newsroom. Keep in mind to avoid that area. Tonight kicks off the latest call for all hands on deck in the d. C. Police department, the weekend is to get officers on the street as the district sees a spike in crime like we have not seen in years. Richard reeve is live in northwest with a look at the Police Chiefs initiative. Richard jonathan, this is like , more footitzkrieg patrols, more cars on the streets. This idea,nts like the Poli
And right now unfortunately, the moderate position is strong in some parts but weak in other parts, for it will take time. But we are, you know, sharing that same goals. But the americans are doing some job, an excellent job. We are doing some job. Maybe in the future we shall evolve. But for the time being we are concentrating on iraq. Rose renzi and fabius next. Funding for charlie rose is provided by the following theres a saying around here you stand behind what you say. Around here, we dont make excuses, we make commitments. And when you cant live up to them, you own up and make it right. Some people think the kind of accountability that thrives on so many streets in this country has gone missing in the places where its needed most. But i know youll still find it, when you know where to look. Rose additional funding provided by and by bloomberg. A provider of multimedia news and Information Services worldwide. Captioning sponsored by Rose Communications from our studios in new yor