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Ringing endorsement ..

Robert C. McFarlane<
National Security Advisor 1983-85

Robert C. (Bud) McFarlane serves as the Chairman of McFarlane Associates. Mr. McFarlane was the National Security Advisor under President Reagan from 1983-1985. In 1971 he was named a White House Fellow and served in the Office of Legislative Affairs in the White House. Following that assignment he became Military Assistant to Henry Kissinger and Brent Scowcroft.

Near the end of this five-year assignment to the White House he was appointed by President Ford as his Special Assistant for National Security Affairs and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy & Marine Corps’ highest peacetime military decoration.

In 1981 he was appointed by President Reagan and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Counselor to the Department of State. In 1982 President Reagan appointed Mr. McFarlane as his Deputy National Security Advisor. In 1983 he was appointed by the President as his Special Representative in the Middle East. Following that assignment he returned to the White House and was appointed to the Reagan Cabinet as National Security Advisor.

He is a co-founder (with Dr. Henry Kissinger) and Vice Chair of the America-China Society, serves on the Board of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, the White House Fellows’ Foundation, and has been a member of the Boards of The Travelers, Dillon Read (France Fund), and Church & Dwight.

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.. Ping!

[Tucker39]

McFarlane isw a real serious, no nonsense guy.

[musicman]

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[LibWhacker]

When Bud speaks, one ought to listen. I hope any Romney fans who might be lurking out there will stop for a minute and think about what this means; namely, Newt is miles closer to Reagan than Romney ever will be. If you loved Ronald Reagan, you cannot possibly favor Romney over Newt. Please, for the love of God, McFarlane knows what he’s talking about and would not lead conservatives astray.

[ConfidentConservative]

AWESOME!

Brings back good memories!

[tallyhoe]

another one for the Gipper!

[Carry_Okie]

Following that assignment he became Military Assistant to Henry Kissinger and Brent Scowcroft.

Not what I'd call a basis for recommendation. Further, I remember well an interview with Bud McFarlane detailing what a terrific investment developing Pakistan would be. How'd that turn out?

He is a co-founder (with Dr. Henry Kissinger) and Vice Chair of the America-China Society,

Like I said.

[Danae]

O.O WOW. That’s kinda heavyweight!

[A.A. Cunningham]

No thanks. An endorsement like this is one that Gingrich can do without. McFarlane is the prime example of why you don't allow career artillery officers to play diplomats. His ineptness micromanaging the peacekeeping mission in Beirut played a major role in the Iranians bombing of the BLT headquarters. Those too young to remember should read a copy of The Nightingale's Song.

[Pride in the USA]

Go Newt! Great endorsement.

[GVnana]

Wow! That was one excellent endorsement!

[Tribune7]

You think you’ll see this on Drudge? LOL