Dan Crenshaw: “I came away with such a unique understanding of that region of the world. I think there is no better way, if we are…”

“I came away with such a unique understanding of that region of the world. I think there is no better way, if we are going to develop a lasting peace, than for people to talk to people and get to know and understand each other. But as I observed from just a political standpoint, it was so encouraging to me to see that Russia is moving in the right direction. They have opened their society. There is freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of the press. They are establishing a rule of law. But I think it was particularly important for us to be there at that time, because as crises occur, there is always that chance that we can move forward and become more open, or move backwards and become oppressive and regressive. I was encouraged to see things moving in the right direction from a political standpoint. The rule of law seems to be taking place. Property rights are being established.”