Huds hudson senior institute. I am seth cropsey. I hope that you have the monograph thats a subject of our discussion today. And, if you do not, i believe that we still have copies in and out the front desk so by all means pick up a copy on your way out. We are fortunate to have with us today brian mcgraft, this man, my friend and coarthur, former Deputy Director of Hudson Center and managing director of the National Security defense consultant. Also a plane crash to welcome this man. Also, a retired naval officer and defense news best writer. I will offer some thoughts based on our monograph, brian will follow and then the three of us will discuss, well conclude with questions and probably some answers. To the untrained audience, modern Technology May seemed to have eliminated the thought of war that defined premodern battlefields. Victory and historic conflict relied on the coincidence of skills and luck. The great commander thought to place himself in a position to impose his will o
Assistant professor of Political Science here. And thanks for everyone coming. Differen dennis and bob for all their hard work. Political Science Research has shown that judges sentencing tends to be harshest right before lunch. I assume that similar patterns hold for political discussions. So my pledge to you is that well make up some time in the air and aim for a safe landing by 12 30 and hopefully you wont have to throw anyone offer the flight along the way. Oh, no. Let me begin by introducing our very distinguished panel, which in the spirit of this conference combines some luminaries from academia, with people who have really rich experience in the political world. So, to begin, going, again, from left to right, not necessarily in ideological order, matthew khan is a professor of economics, spatial studies and environmental science, ron christie, a former special assistant to george w. Bush. Jane dunn is Political Science professor. And and the Lieutenant Governor. Maybe we can ju
Assistant professor of Political Science here. And thanks for everyone coming. Differen dennis and bob for all their hard work. Political Science Research has shown that judges sentencing tends to be harshest right before lunch. I assume that similar patterns hold for political discussions. So my pledge to you is that well make up some time in the air and aim for a safe landing by 12 30 and hopefully you wont have to throw anyone offer the flight along the way. Oh, no. Let me begin by introducing our very distinguished panel, which in the spirit of this conference combines some luminaries from academia, with people who have really rich experience in the political world. So, to begin, going, again, from left to right, not necessarily in ideological order, matthew khan is a professor of economics, spatial studies and environmental science, ron christie, a former special assistant to george w. Bush. Jane dunn is Political Science professor. And and the Lieutenant Governor. Maybe we can ju
The request calls for deep cuts and a reduction in work force of nearly 4,000 employees. Members asked mr. Pruitt about those cuts and how it would impact programs affecting their districts. Held in front of the house committee. This is about two hours. The committee will come to order. Good morning. Today we continue to keep all those affiliated by yesterdays events including our colleague Steve Scalise in our thoughts and prayers. We applaud the Capitol Police for their continued efforts, to be the first line of defense to protect Public Servants and visitors here to the hill. We have a few of them here with us today. Thank you for all the work you do. We thank you. Turning our tension tattoo the hearing, we are joined by 14th administrator to the Environmental Protection agency, scott pruitt. Congratulations on your confirmation. You have joined a distinguished group. We look forward to hearing your vision and working with you to provide the resources necessary to manage an importan
Polling collect by usc before the election. This is about 90 minutes. [ inaudible ] on behalf of the institute, Political Science department [ inaudible ] welcome to the next in a series of conferences that were holding designed to bring together political actors, journalists and academics to discuss major issues and inflection points. We have two changes. First Anthony Scaramucci who was close to President Trump phone willed to say he has been summoned to a meeting in washington. Ambassador nina [ inaudible ] who was in china when she accepted this conference put the date and time into her phone there, and so she showed up yesterday, primed and ready for the conference. But were ready today and we have an outstanding array of panelists. Our aim is to proceed, as in all of these conferences, in the president of president kennedy who called on americans to disenthrall themselves also from truism and stereotype and never enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought. Or