Fascinating video clip. Watching made me aware of a world of very relevant nuances. Interesting that Mattis views the use of radical Islamic terror as empowering the terrorists and marginalizing our allies.
Thanks for sharing.
Glad you found it valuable.
Your phrase “a world of very relevant nuances” sums up exactly the situation that Mattis, McMaster, and Tillerson over at State must keep in mind when they speak. It’s not a matter of being a fool or failing to understand Islam, it’s a matter of respecting our allies and keeping them with us.
Mattis’ entire speech at Heritage is well worth watching, it’s also at youtube. At one point Mattis tells of a conversation that he had with Abdullah the King of Jordan. Jordan had been supplying military assistance to us and it wasn’t inconsequential. King Abdullah asked if some of our European allies had indeed withdrawn their troops from Afghanistan, and Mattis told him yes; these allies had to give in to domestic political pressure.
Mattis says that Abdullah told him “Look, I want you to know that Jordan will be there with you until the last American leaves.” Mattis says that this is the sort bond that money cannot buy. When we stand by them during the tough times they remember. I think that this was a not so subtle dig at Obama who spent his time in office betraying America’s allies and creating all sorts of lasting damage. Mattis and McMaster will share in repairing that damage as best that it can be.
Glad you found it valuable.
Your phrase “a world of very relevant nuances” sums up exactly the situation that Mattis, McMaster, and Tillerson over at State must keep in mind when they speak. It’s not a matter of being a fool or failing to understand Islam, it’s a matter of respecting our allies and keeping them with us.
Mattis’ entire speech at Heritage is well worth watching, it’s also at youtube. At one point Mattis tells of a conversation that he had with Abdullah the King of Jordan. Jordan had been supplying military assistance to us and it wasn’t inconsequential. King Abdullah asked if some of our European allies had indeed withdrawn their troops from Afghanistan, and Mattis told him yes; these allies had to give in to domestic political pressure.
Mattis says that Abdullah told him “Look, I want you to know that Jordan will be there with you until the last American leaves.” Mattis says that this is the sort bond that money cannot buy. When we stand by them during the tough times they remember. I think that this was a not so subtle dig at Obama who spent his time in office betraying America’s allies and creating all sorts of lasting damage. Mattis and McMaster will share in repairing that damage as best that it can be.