Of the u. S. Naval war college. Also an author seven brooks and 100 articles about procedures and leadership. Even his wife laura since retiring as us at prima allied commander in europe from the school of law and diplomacy in boston the very same place he got his doctorate. Has 113 civilian awards from around the world and in within the last 11 months he has been considered for a Vice President ial pick and as secretary of state by another. [laughter] when jim speaks people listen. They listen very carefully. I am glad to see so many people here tonight that have come to listen. So to have insight with the global state of affairs we are very fortunate to have them here tonight i cannot wait to read. [applause] normally when people hear that introduction, thank thank you. That was very kind. They have one overwhelming reaction when they meet me in person which is i thought you would be taller. [laughter] we will take just a couple of minutes to talk about the oceans of the world today.
Please silence your mobile devices. We will post todays program on the homepage for everyones future reference. Leading our discussion is daniel, policy analyst they focuses on transatlantic Security Issues he provides expert analysis and radio and television appearances. Prior to joining us at heritage and the Thatcher Center he worked at a nonprofit washington, d. C. As a policy analyst and on the Advisory Board company has associate and associate director. [applause] thank you everybody. Were honored today to be joined by mark moyar whose book was describe a National Review as a valuable and highly readable overview of special operations history. For anyone who seeks to know more about these glamorous and little understood forces. Marcus director here at washington d. C. He served as professor at the marine corps university. His advise the Senior Leadership of several military commands as well. He holds a ba from harvard and a phd from cambridge. His or another works including aid f
Joining us on booktv. We remind our internet viewers you can send questions or comments at any time by emailing speaker at heritage. Org and legal of course post the program on the homepage following todays activities for future reference. I do want to acknowledge our good friends at the Hoover Institution who are cohosting todays program and through their complements as many of you noted weve been given copies of the most recent book by our special guest. I do call your attention to that. There are several in the foyer if you have not already picked one up. Doctor williams is a distinguished professor of economics at george mason university. And this his most recent book teammate the case for what he calls the moral superiority of liberty and its main ingredient limited government. Doctor williams examines the loss of liberty in nearly every important aspect of our lives. The massive decline in our values. And the moral tragedy that has befallen the americans today, namely our belief
Those working online, we remind you as well as those joining us on cspan that you are welcome to send questions or comments at any time, simply emailing speaker at heritage. Org and of course we will post the program on the homepage following todays presentation for everyones future reference. Leading our discussion is mr. Stimson, manager of our law program and senior legal fellow in our center for National Defense. He is a National Recognized expert and Homeland Security crime control, drug control and immigration. He he writes and lectures on policy issues such as the law of Armed Conflict in interrogations, the geneva conventions, the patriot act and others. Before joining us here ten years ago, he served he served as Deputy Assistant secretary of defense for Detainee Affairs for Donald Rumsfeld and ronald gates. He has been a prosecutor about state local and federal levels. He is a navy officer and served as a milk terry prosecutor and recently served as deputy judge of the green
Mr. Hilboldt good afternoon, welcome to the Heritage Foundation in our auditorium. We welcome those joining us on our heritage. Org website and those who will be joining us via cspan television network. For those in house, we are the courtesy that mobile devices have been turned off or silenced as we prepare to begin. For those watching online and in the future, you are welcome to send questions or comments at anytime by emailing speaker heritage. Org. We will post todays program on our homepage for future reference, as well. Leading our discussion today is Senior Research fellow and regulatory policy. He handles telecommunications and regulatory issues. Prior to joining us here he was Vice President at the for soundesident economy. Also deputy chief at the office of plans and policy at the fcc and was at one time associate director of the president s council on competitiveness in the office of Vice President dan quayle. Please join me in welcoming james gattuso. James . [applause] i w