Times know about the drones, i guess. [laughter] i think we can say that. No, i think, i think journalists have done their work in developing a lot of information about what our National Security apparatus thinks, how its motivated and how its acting. I think thats true. But what we, but we have not had a fundamental policy discussion in the country that we need to have. And i think and i think we can define that along many different lines. But for me the key issue is, um, if we look at whats going on in pakistan, for instance, you know, we have the cia engaged on a traditional, in a traditional theater of war in what historically have been viewed as military tactics over a sustained period of many years involving hundreds of strikes with clear military objectives. And is that a correct use of an Intelligence Service . I think thats a very fundamental question, and weve got the same issue with respect to yeaman, i think yemen, i think, potentially other places. So this is the cia growi
Effort the president took in iraq to the level of doctrine. We will have to see how history treats this issue over time. I think it was a reaction to the circumstances that arose after 9 11, possibly some legacy issues from having bush 41 deal with iraq as well. Examples where mr. Obama felt very comfortable carrying on the policies that his predecessor had bequeathed him. Thank you. [applause] prof. Eisenberg i am hoping that they will finally find a microphone i can use. As a professor, i want to welcome director goss and ambassador negroponte for coming here today, and expressing willingness to come here and talk about the issues. I do not think it has been openly acknowledged here, but the reality is that those members very few members of the administration have been willing to come here and talk about these issues. I really appreciate your presence here. Some of you may have forgotten dean firestones introduction. And case there is any confusion, i want to make it clear that i am
Or do you think Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders would make a pick that would best serve the interest of the person sneem our phone lines are open. Democrats can call in at 2027488000. Republicans, 2027488001. Independents, 2027488002. You can also catch up with us on cial media, on twitter and facebook. A very good monday morning to you. Our question, who Supreme Court nominee would you trust the most . Were asking that question during a week in which president obamas nominee is getting renewed attention. President obama himself thought to kick off that effort in his weekly radio address this weekend. Heres what he had to say about garland. E, merrick this president obama refusal to treat our nomination the seriousness it deserves is one reason why people are so cynical in washington. Give judge garland a hearing and give judge garland a vote. For all of our political differences, americans understand that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. In the mill middle of a vo
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Unfortunately, it leaves people devastated. You can make plenty of claims. Normally the prediction of the nationals is through the diplomatic protection and if we dont have the forum that can take the cases are very difficult. The bottom line i agree with but that should still be made. The first was put out by the israelis that separated palestine but now you see that it is completely encircled by the war. Where did the others come from . Stanek it is the ball it isnt on the egyptian border except in certain parts, but all of the border between gaza and israel is surrounded by the wall that isnt talked about as much as the bank vault but also is not dividing palestine from israel. Its not among the green line it is 85 is inside the west bank meaning it is taken as it gets a totathe total of 15 of the west bank is swallowed up making sure about the major water aquifers are on the israeli side. Thank you for the wonderful talk. I have a request. The material presented is very excellent f