Thursday, November 5, 2015

One for the Bucket List: Testifying Before the Senate Armed Services Committee

I spent 90 minutes or so this morning testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the Roles and Missions of the Armed Services.  The video is at this link.  I recommend watching the whole thing (there's about 30 minutes of dead air to start), but if you simply want to see how I may have beclowned myself, I can be seen:

36:40—Opening statement
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A couple of thoughts.  First,if you are a red-blooded American patriot, going before Congress is one of the all time great honors.  I've done it now less than a half dozen times (this was the first Senate appearance), and all I can tell you is that I am proud of the process, I am proud of the preparation, and I am proud of the people who I sat before--good Americans trying hard to figure out how best to keep the nation safe.

Second:  Watch Tom Cotton, junior R Senator from Arkansas.  The dude is just flat out sharp.  Wicket smaht, a little Abe Lincolnish.

Third:   I have to imagine that testifying under more critical conditions (see Clinton, H--Benghazi) is a hell of a lot tougher.

3 comments:

  1. Excellent report! We are very proud of you - AGAIN!

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  2. Really nice job Bryan. Proud to know you! I like the gold tie. Your conservative wahooish good looks are enchanting. My only advice is to loosen up a bit. You seemed very purposeful and serious. Nothing wrong with that but recognize the broader audience. All this in IMHO. You rocked it. Very many congrats.

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  3. Very kind...thank you. And excellent advice.

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