LIVE: Video testimonies of US hostages families thanking Robert O'Brien and the Trump administration for prioritizing hostage recovery. His interview begins now... // LIVE: 2020 Global Security Forum defenseone.com/ideas/2020/11/… via @DefenseOne #GSF2020
"We believe the world is more peaceful and prosperous in may ways thanks to President Trump's policies." - @robertcobrien opening remarks recounting a stock list of the past 4 years to @SCClemons. #GSF2020
Of his list:
- O'Brien claims Trump convinced NATO allies to increase defense spending. That's only partially true.
- Touts ISIS defeats but ignores current status.
- Hails peace agreement with the Taliban, but omits the Taliban has completely ignored most of it....
"I can't really comment" on recent Austin Tice reports, O'Brien says when pressed by @SCClemons. He says US still using "every tool... to get Austin back." #GSF2020 #AustinTice
"You had other NBA stars groveling to the Chinese and the NBA groveling to the Chinese...but what is happening is the West is slowly awakening" - @robertcobrien
#GSF2020 #5G

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