This is CBS I On The World with John Bacheler.

Here's John Bacheler.

The threats to the Republic of Taiwan by the People's Republic of China by the Chinese

Communist Party are now routine.

So it is difficult to know, is this a bluff?

Is this a warning before the attack?

Are we looking at a Pearl Harbor?

Are we looking at influence peddling to overcome the resistance of the people of Taiwan so that

they win the battle without fighting?

Admiral Mark Montgomery of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracy recently returned

from Taiwan to comment on the readiness of the Western Pacific, the East Asia, for a conflict

that will necessarily not be contained in that region.

Admiral, a very good day to you.

Thank you very much.

Your most recent piece at Defense News pointed to what needs to be done.

Five things you recommend.

The first two strike me as fundamental, enhancing the US's ability to strike Chinese forces

on the attack and strengthening Taiwan's ability to defend itself.

What is your measure of that work right now since you've just come home?

Good day to you.

Well, good day to you, sir.

John, thank you very much for having me.

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