26: John R. Allen on The Readiness of the U.S. Military During the Pandemic
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
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4.6 • 3.8K Ratings
🗓️ 23 April 2020
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
If the title of president of the Brookings Institution isn't impressive. enough, John R. Allen has plenty on his resume to raise your eyebrows at. Retired four-star Marine Corps general. Former commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces in Afghanistan. Department of State Distinguished Honor Award winner. So when he suggests that America's adversaries are taking advantage of the global pandemic, it's time to pay attention. But when he says that the country's military has never been more ready to take on these looming threats, it should offer some solace. Plus, Al and James talk out the pros and cons of Klobuchar, Harris and other possibilities for Biden's VP spot.
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