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General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that the purpose of the US military is to uphold the "rules-based international order" established after World War II. The hosts challenge this assertion, arguing that the primary mission of the armed forces is to defend the US Constitution. They note that Milley has made similar statements regarding global interests in the past.
President Assad rejects calls to step down, stating that his mission is to defend the Syrian constitution and recapture the entire country from terrorists. He attributes the start of the war in 2011 to money flowing from Qatar and a US decision to topple his government, rather than internal dissatisfaction with his leadership.
Barack Obama, Iraq Strategy, Speech Cadence Analysis
An analysis of President Obama's speech on Iraq reveals a highly precise, rhythmic cadence designed for emotional impact. While the President stated that U.S. forces will not have a "combat mission," the hosts argue that "advisors" on the ground are effectively engaged in combat. The strategy relies on air power and equipping local partners to fight ISIL.
