Study this problem as well. And i just lament. We are getting out of the big wars and big operations business right now. I dont see anyone saying we cracked the code on that. I do think i would like to make a distinction. Im moderately optimistic that they want to defend themselves. Will it be through purely the local defense course. It may be the case in some of the places. Especially if the system for paying these guys breaks down. The u. S. Goes away, which i think is an e quale right now looking a the the headline theres an e call chance we walk away from afghanistan. And that really makes my blood run cold. Because theres been so much effort and sacrifice. Not just military. A lot of civilian friends. People trying to help the place. And this country, our country, is very good at turning our back and walking away. My first book was actually for the counsel of Foreign Relations called interstrengs or neglect. It was about central america. We have no. Its not on my resume. It was a
Them to help them think it through. Its worth noting this typhoon was forecast to potentially hit vietnam after it just struck the philippines. Last month the United States and vietnam agreed to a Civil Nuclear cooperation agreement. I think we should begin to think about whether or not we should be putting Nuclear Power plants with u. S. Cooperation in countries like vietnam knowing without proper protection there could be catastrophic consequences that flow from the interaction of a Natural Disaster and a Nuclear Power plant that is not as strong or well positioned as it could be. We just saw that in japan. They are going to be going several generations with the consequences of a Natural Disaster link to Nuclear Power plants. So from my perspective, i want to congratulate everyone who participated in helping, especially in these early stages of relief. But i think for usaid, for the state department, for the Defense Department, i think that we all have to come together in a way that
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