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1947, we integrated in the army. when i joined in the army in 1971, we were still doing integration classes. and doing discrimination discussions in -- in -- around tables with people from different race and platoons and companies in that battalion. we had to come together and discuss our differences and learn more about each other because the education system doesnt get it done. that is how we created best army and best military in the world, because we trained. somewhere along the line potus d...

Group, demonstrators separated. >> can you speak up more? >> there were three groups of protesters who came here today. obviously, you know, the group -- you know, the one for free speech. we had those who opposed the free speech and we did have people who came here to cause problems. but overall, i thought the men and women of our department and all the other agencies who helped us performed really well. you know, it was a long day, it was a hot day. and, you know, the separation worked well. w...

Them out. >> so they said some of the speakers had plans -- they had planned on joining the free speech rally were not allowed through the perimeter to get to -- to listen to the speeches or participate. is that -- >> you know what? we had a job to do. we did a great job. im not going to listen to people who come in here and want to talk about hate and, you know what? if they didnt get in, thats a good thing. their message we dont want to hear. >> last question. >> [ indiscernible ]. >> yeah, i ...

They had plans to join the free speech rally were not allowed through the perimeter to get to listen to the speeches or participate. is that -- >> you know what, we had a job to do. we did a great job. im not going to listen to people who come in and want to talk about hate and you know what, if they didnt get in, sh its a good thing because their message isnt what we want to hear. >> last question. >> can you talk about the soft approach you took today? >> yeah, i thought again, if you looked a...

>> speak up more. >> there was three groups who came here today. obviously you know, the group for you know, the one for free speech. we had those who opposed the free speech and those who came here to cause problems, but overall, i thought the men and women of our department and all the other agencies who helped us performed really well. you know, it was long day. it was a hot day. and the separation worked well. when we went to move them out, there was a little bit of confrontation. i think yo...

Like this. i didnt see their operational plan, i dont know how many people they had, how they were deployed, but certainly you want to do a better job of keeping groups separated so you dont have that physical confrontation. >> the police chief himself at a news conference awhile ago said in the middle of the whole thing, the police had to go back and get fully afrrmed and equipd for what was going on, clearly werent planning for these kinds of disturbances. go ahead. >> again, you may start off...

The side of the united states. terrorists and other rogue nations are able to acquire technology that previously they cut into overtime and that is where i look at missile defense, that we must develop to perfect ourselves against a worst-case scenario. >> melissa: how much at this point do you think we are able to protect ourselves? another big development they came out today, u.s. by saying north korea has loaded the antiship missiles on two platoons that they can go out on patrol with. >> her...

To receive the med it will of honor by president trump. the young army medic risked his life nine times to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. >> it has been nearly 50 years since the actions that earned veteran james mcclune this medal of honor. for the former army medic and men he saved in battle, the days are forever seared in memory. between may 13th and 15th 1969, his team charlie company was attacked three separate times. according to the army, both platoons were ambushed two, helicopte...

Mccluemans story goes back to late 1960s with the young army vet risked his life nine times to safety lives of his fellow soldier. >> it has been 50 years since the action that -- but for the former army medic and the men he saved in battle. between may 13 and 15th, 1969 mcclue wants team was attacked 39 times. both platoons were ambushed, and there were heavy casualties. >> second day, we lose our only other medic we got and thats dan shay and i got him in, got his body and now im the only medi...

Came back to mosul and basically took over.ea >> number one, thank you for all your hard work, thank you for your dedication. its sad that this happened. all the rules of engagement, all the guys arrested for protecting their platoons and put in jail in some cases its outrageous. thanks for telling your story. >> thanks for having me, sean. >> when we come back, a very important question of the day. we need your help and it has to do with former president obama, straight ahead. delicious... fres...