Political Quotes

“a President of the United States is summoned by his or her national security team and informed that he or she has a limited window of opportunity in which to potentially prevent an attack that could cost the lives of dozens, if not hundreds, of Americans or U.S. troops. They are advised this by their national security team--the entire team--in unanimity. What would you do? That is the most fundamental and difficult question that should be asked of anyone who seeks the Office of the Presidency. It is one of the most important things we need to know about those who seek the office and those who occupy it. It is the proverbial ``3 a.m. call.'' It also happens to describe the choice before President Trump a few days ago. You wouldn't know that from listening to some of the rhetoric I see on television. The Speaker of the House just held a press conference in which the messaging implies that the strike on the terrorist, Soleimani, was the act of a reckless madman--a reckless and irresponsible escalation. The alternative argument is that, by the way, he should have consulted with us before doing it. I reiterate: The entire national security team of the President, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Milley, has been unequivocal, both privately and publicly, that he agreed with the assessment and he believed that this strike was necessary in order to protect the lives of Americans from a near-term attack. I want to be frank.…”