General David Petraeus, USA (Ret.) testified: Perhaps it is in the nature of humanity that, only when we came to grasp fully how bad things could be, were we capable of galvanizing ourselves to set them right. That is also the great responsibility, and equally great opportunity, that those in positions of power have before them now – to conjure out of the accelerating crises and deepening challenges of the moment a world that is better than the one we inherited. And it is my hope that we will demonstrate the will and commit the resources needed to do just that. - House Armed Services Committee (PDF)
John McLaughlin testified: Unlike during the Cold War, the enemy now is not a singular competing ideology but rather a struggle over the rules governing international conduct and over global leadership. I firmly believe that the United States — and the world — will run great risks if America neglects its leadership responsibilities. No other nation has a record of leading with both its own interests and the global common good in mind - House Armed Services Committee (PDF)
John McLaughlin testified: Unlike during the Cold War, the enemy now is not a singular competing ideology but rather a struggle over the rules governing international conduct and over global leadership. I firmly believe that the United States — and the world — will run great risks if America neglects its leadership responsibilities. No other nation has a record of leading with both its own interests and the global common good in mind - House Armed Services Committee (PDF)
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