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Sure, sure. As a team, the Iraqi team, the players in the match, there are Sunni and Shia and Kurdi playing with each other to reach the victory, so this will give the (unintelligible) people, Iraqi people, to think more about how to rebuild Iraq, how to make this country strong, like the past.
sure sure as a team the iraqi team the players in the match there are sunni and shia and kurdi playing with each other to reach the victory so. this. will give the (unintelligible) people iraqi people to, think more about how to rebuild iraq how to make this country strong like the.
Sure sure As a, team the Iraqi team the. players in the match. there are Sunni and Shia and Kurdi playing with each other to reach the victory so this will give the (unintelligible) people Iraqi people. to, think, more about how to rebuild Iraq how to make this country strong. like the
sure, sure. as a team, the iraqi team, the players in the match, there are sunni and shia and kurdi playing with each other to reach the victory, so this will give the (unintelligible) people, iraqi people, to think more about how to rebuild iraq, how to make this country strong, like the past.
What will people look forward to now that the match is over?
what will people look forward to now that the match is
What will people look forward to now that the match is,
what will people look forward to now that the match is over?
I just - I have a hope in this, that there is not another killing, there's no destruction. But I see that we are united, my friends and my family and my neighbors are Sunni and Shia or Kurdi. We are just one family. But the problem, the enemy's outside Iraq, not inside Iraq.
i just; - i have a hope, in this that, there is not another killing there's no destruction but i. see that we are, united my friends and, my family and; my neighbors are sunni and shia, or kurdi we are just one family but the problem the enemy's outside iraq not inside
I just - I have a hope in this that there is not another killing there's no destruction But I see that we are united my friends and my family and my neighbors are Sunni and Shia or Kurdi, We are just one family But the problem the enemy's outside Iraq not inside
i just - i have a hope in this, that there is not another killing, there's no destruction. but i see that we are united, my friends and my family and my neighbors are sunni and shia or kurdi. we are just one family. but the problem, the enemy's outside iraq, not inside iraq.
Hassan al-Khalidy, thank you very much.
hassan al-khalidy thank you very
Hassan al-Khalidy thank, you very
hassan al-khalidy, thank you very much.
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He's a 24-year-old doctor of oral surgery at Baghdad university, and one of many Iraqis who followed his country's victory in the 2007 Asian Cup Soccer Tournament.
he's a 24-year-old doctor of oral surgery, at baghdad. university and one of many iraqis who; followed his, country's victory in the 2007 asian cup soccer
He's a 24-year-old doctor of oral surgery at Baghdad university and one of many Iraqis who, followed his country's, victory in the 2007 Asian Cup Soccer
he's a 24-year-old doctor of oral surgery at baghdad university, and one of many iraqis who followed his country's victory in the 2007 asian cup soccer tournament.
Our business news starts with a major insider trading scandal on Wall Street.
our business news starts with a major insider, trading scandal on wall
Our business news starts with a major insider trading scandal on Wall
our business news starts with a major insider trading scandal on wall street.
Federal authorities say they've broken up one of the biggest insider trading rings since the 1980s. Yesterday prosecutors charged 13 people in a $15 million scheme that involves four top investment banks, including Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns. Prosecutors say over a five-year period, traders and brokers were illega...
federal authorities say. they've, broken up one of. the biggest insider trading rings since the 1980s yesterday prosecutors charged 13 people in a. $15 million scheme that. involves four top investment banks including morgan stanley, and bear stearns prosecutors say over a, five-year period traders and. brokers were il...
Federal authorities say. they've broken up one of the biggest; insider trading rings since the 1980s, Yesterday prosecutors charged 13 people in a $15 million; scheme that involves four top investment, banks including Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns Prosecutors say, over a five-year period traders and brokers were ille...
federal authorities say they've broken up one of the biggest insider trading rings since the 1980s. yesterday prosecutors charged 13 people in a $15 million scheme that involves four top investment banks, including morgan stanley and bear stearns. prosecutors say over a five-year period, traders and brokers were illega...
The scheme was so complex, prosecutors used a poster board to diagram it. As one prosecutor opined, clearly greed is at work.
the scheme was so complex prosecutors used, a poster board to diagram it as one prosecutor opined clearly greed is at
The scheme was so complex prosecutors. used a poster board to diagram it As one prosecutor opined clearly greed is at,
the scheme was so complex, prosecutors used a poster board to diagram it. as one prosecutor opined, clearly greed is at work.
books. Alan Cheuse has this review of four new thrillers.
books alan cheuse has this. review of four new,
books Alan Cheuse has, this review of, four new
books. alan cheuse has this review of four new thrillers.
Veteran thriller writer Lincoln Child sets his new novel, "Terminal Freeze," on the ice above the Arctic Circle. As a team of scientists arrive in an old military base, it's the novel that heats up when they dig around in the old lava tubes of a dormant arctic volcano and discover an ancient, apparently flash-frozen ca...
veteran thriller writer lincoln child sets his new novel "terminal freeze" on the ice, above the arctic circle as a team of scientists arrive in an. old military. base it's the novel that heats up when they dig around in the, old lava tubes of a dormant arctic volcano. and discover an ancient apparently flash-frozen ca...
Veteran thriller writer Lincoln Child sets his. new novel. "Terminal, Freeze" on the ice above the Arctic Circle As a team of scientists, arrive in an old military; base it's the, novel that, heats up when, they dig around in the old lava tubes of a dormant arctic, volcano and, discover an ancient apparently flash-froz...
veteran thriller writer lincoln child sets his new novel, "terminal freeze," on the ice above the arctic circle. as a team of scientists arrive in an old military base, it's the novel that heats up when they dig around in the old lava tubes of a dormant arctic volcano and discover an ancient, apparently flash-frozen ca...
Things literally warm up in a new novel by best-selling writer and attorney Richard North Patterson. His new book, "Eclipse," takes place in an oil-rich African nation he calls Luandia, which bears a great resemblance to present-day Nigeria. The eclipse of the title comes on a night when a local political leader raises...
things literally warm up in a. new novel by. best-selling writer, and, attorney richard north patterson his new book "eclipse" takes place in an oil-rich african nation he calls luandia which bears a great resemblance to present-day, nigeria the eclipse of. the. title comes; on a night when a. local political leader ra...
Things literally warm, up in a new novel by best-selling writer and attorney Richard North. Patterson His new book "Eclipse" takes place in an oil-rich African, nation. he calls. Luandia which bears a great, resemblance to present-day Nigeria The eclipse of the. title comes on a night when a local political leader rais...
things literally warm up in a new novel by best-selling writer and attorney richard north patterson. his new book, "eclipse," takes place in an oil-rich african nation he calls luandia, which bears a great resemblance to present-day nigeria. the eclipse of the title comes on a night when a local political leader raises...
Another new thriller I think you'll enjoy is "Daemon," a relentless and nearly maniacal first novel by California software consultant Daniel Suarez. It unfolds a relentless and certainly maniacal plot by a dying 34-year-old computer genius, who wants to turn society into one huge computer game. The technological lure t...
another new thriller i think you'll enjoy is "daemon" a relentless and nearly maniacal first novel by; california software. consultant daniel suarez it unfolds a relentless and certainly maniacal plot by a dying 34-year-old computer genius who wants to turn society into one huge, computer game the technological; lure t...
Another new thriller I think you'll enjoy is "Daemon" a relentless and nearly maniacal first novel by California software consultant Daniel Suarez It unfolds a. relentless. and certainly maniacal plot by a, dying 34-year-old computer genius who wants to. turn society into one huge computer game, The technological lure ...
another new thriller i think you'll enjoy is "daemon," a relentless and nearly maniacal first novel by california software consultant daniel suarez. it unfolds a relentless and certainly maniacal plot by a dying 34-year-old computer genius, who wants to turn society into one huge computer game. the technological lure t...
"Noir" by Olivier Pauvert. It's a French thriller set in the year 2019, a mesmerizing story that opens in the middle of things with an unnamed narrator discovering the mutilated corpse of a young woman, hanging by a wire from a tree. Our hero is almost immediately off and running in a brilliant tour de force that's som...
"noir" by olivier pauvert it's a french thriller set in the year 2019, a mesmerizing story that opens in the middle of things with an unnamed narrator discovering the mutilated corpse of a; young woman hanging by a; wire, from a tree our hero is almost immediately off and running in a brilliant, tour de force that's so...
"Noir" by. Olivier Pauvert It's a French thriller set in the year 2019, a mesmerizing story that opens in the middle of things with an unnamed narrator discovering the mutilated corpse. of a young woman hanging by a wire from a tree Our hero is almost; immediately off and running in a brilliant tour de force that's som...
"noir" by olivier pauvert. it's a french thriller set in the year 2019, a mesmerizing story that opens in the middle of things with an unnamed narrator discovering the mutilated corpse of a young woman, hanging by a wire from a tree. our hero is almost immediately off and running in a brilliant tour de force that's som...
Our reviewer is Alan Cheuse. His new novel is "To Catch the Lightning." He was reviewing the following new thrillers: "Noir" by Olivier Pauvert, "Eclipse" by Richard North Patterson, "Daemon" by Daniel Suarez, and "Terminal Freeze" by Lincoln Child.
our reviewer is alan cheuse his new novel is "to catch the lightning" he was reviewing the following new, thrillers: "noir" by olivier pauvert, "eclipse" by richard north patterson "daemon" by daniel suarez and "terminal freeze" by, lincoln
Our reviewer is Alan Cheuse His new. novel is. "To Catch the Lightning" He was reviewing the following new thrillers: "Noir" by. Olivier Pauvert, "Eclipse" by Richard North Patterson "Daemon" by Daniel Suarez and "Terminal Freeze" by Lincoln
our reviewer is alan cheuse. his new novel is "to catch the lightning." he was reviewing the following new thrillers: "noir" by olivier pauvert, "eclipse" by richard north patterson, "daemon" by daniel suarez, and "terminal freeze" by lincoln child.
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There have been demands for an international inquiry into May's deadly crackdown against dissidents in Uzbekistan. That situation represents a delicate balancing act for the Bush administration, because over the past few years Uzbekistan has become a strategic ally. Its air bases are used as a lau...
there have been demands for an international inquiry into may's deadly crackdown against dissidents in uzbekistan that situation represents a delicate balancing act for the bush administration because over the past few years uzbekistan has become a strategic ally its air bases are used as a launch...
There have been demands for an international inquiry into May's deadly crackdown against dissidents in, Uzbekistan That situation represents a, delicate balancing act for the Bush administration because over the past few years Uzbekistan has become a strategic ally Its air, bases. are used as a la...
there have been demands for an international inquiry into may's deadly crackdown against dissidents in uzbekistan. that situation represents a delicate balancing act for the bush administration, because over the past few years uzbekistan has become a strategic ally. its air bases are used as a lau...
Legal troubles keep mounting for hedge fund manager Steven Cohen and his firm SAC Capital. Today, an appeals court judge in New York reinstated a lawsuit filed by his ex-wife, accusing Cohen of fraud. Last week, one of his top lieutenants was charged with insider trading and he was the fifth person associated with the ...
legal troubles keep mounting for hedge. fund manager steven cohen and his firm sac capital. today, an appeals court judge in new york reinstated a. lawsuit filed; by his ex-wife, accusing cohen of fraud last week one of his. top. lieutenants was charged with insider trading and he was the fifth person associated. with ...
Legal troubles keep mounting for hedge fund, manager Steven Cohen and. his firm SAC Capital. Today an appeals court judge in New York reinstated a lawsuit, filed by his ex-wife accusing Cohen of fraud Last, week one of his, top lieutenants was. charged with insider trading and he was the fifth person. associated with t...
legal troubles keep mounting for hedge fund manager steven cohen and his firm sac capital. today, an appeals court judge in new york reinstated a lawsuit filed by his ex-wife, accusing cohen of fraud. last week, one of his top lieutenants was charged with insider trading and he was the fifth person associated with the ...
Still, as NPR's Jim Zarroli reports, U.S. officials have so far failed to bring charges against Cohen himself.
still as npr's jim zarroli reports u.s officials have so far failed to, bring charges against cohen
Still. as NPR's Jim Zarroli reports U.S officials. have so far failed to bring charges against Cohen
still, as npr's jim zarroli reports, u.s. officials have so far failed to bring charges against cohen himself.
We are kind of like a department that takes sealed envelopes, and delivers them from one to another. We've made it so that we can't open up the envelopes. Only you and your partner can do that.
we, are kind of like a department that takes sealed envelopes and delivers them from one to another we've made it, so that we can't open up the. envelopes only you and. your partner can do
We are kind of like a department that takes sealed envelopes and delivers them from one to another We've made it so that we can't open up the envelopes Only you and your partner can do
we are kind of like a department that takes sealed envelopes, and delivers them from one to another. we've made it so that we can't open up the envelopes. only you and your partner can do that.
Now, here's the thing that's interesting - is Facebook really has the potential to connect people who are really going to share interests 'cause they have all this personal data on you. They haven't said how much of it they're going to use. But of course it's ironic that right now after they've had this huge privacy sc...
now here's the. thing that's interesting - is facebook really has the potential to connect people who are really going to share; interests. 'cause they have. all this personal data on you they haven't said how much of. it they're going to use but of course it's ironic that right now after they've, had this huge privacy...
Now here's the thing that's interesting - is Facebook; really has the, potential to connect people who are really going to share interests 'cause they. have all this personal data on you They haven't said how much of it they're going to use But of course it's ironic that right now after they've had this huge privacy sc...
now, here's the thing that's interesting - is facebook really has the potential to connect people who are really going to share interests 'cause they have all this personal data on you. they haven't said how much of it they're going to use. but of course it's ironic that right now after they've had this huge privacy sc...
That's NPR's Laura Sydell. Laura, thank you.
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That's NPR's Laura Sydell Laura thank
that's npr's laura sydell. laura, thank you.
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What happens when you're an advocate for veterans and the Veterans Affairs secretary is removed?
what happens; when you're an. advocate for, veterans and, the veterans affairs secretary is
What, happens when you're an advocate for veterans and the Veterans Affairs secretary is
what happens when you're an advocate for veterans and the veterans affairs secretary is removed?
My phone was blowing up last night (laughter). Obviously the rumors have been flying for the last few weeks. However, nothing was confirmed. There were a lot of names that were floated around. And, you know, that's unsettling, I'm sure, especially for folks at the VA.
my phone was blowing up last night (laughter). obviously the rumors have been flying for the last few weeks however nothing was confirmed there were a lot of names. that were floated around and you know that's unsettling i'm. sure especially for folks at the
My phone was blowing up last night (laughter). Obviously the rumors have been flying for the last few weeks However. nothing was confirmed There were a lot of names that were floated around And; you. know that's unsettling I'm sure especially for folks at the
my phone was blowing up last night (laughter). obviously the rumors have been flying for the last few weeks. however, nothing was confirmed. there were a lot of names that were floated around. and, you know, that's unsettling, i'm sure, especially for folks at the va.
That's Garry Augustine of the Disabled American Veterans. He was telling us what happened when he heard the news that David Shulkin had been fired and that Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson would be nominated to head the VA. I asked him what he thought of Secretary Shulkin's comment that he believes he was an obstacle to priv...
that's garry augustine of the disabled. american veterans he was telling us what happened when he heard. the news that david shulkin had been fired and that, rear admiral ronny jackson would be nominated to head the, va i asked, him what; he thought of secretary shulkin's comment that he believes he was an obstacle to ...
That's Garry Augustine of the Disabled American Veterans He. was telling us what happened when he heard the news. that David Shulkin. had been fired; and that Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson would be nominated to head the VA I. asked him what he thought of Secretary Shulkin's comment that he believes he was an obstacle to p...
that's garry augustine of the disabled american veterans. he was telling us what happened when he heard the news that david shulkin had been fired and that rear admiral ronny jackson would be nominated to head the va. i asked him what he thought of secretary shulkin's comment that he believes he was an obstacle to priv...
I don't think there's any secret that there are groups that are very committed to trying to offer more opportunity for veterans to go outside the system. Dr. Shulkin was working very closely with the veterans' service organizations to try to come up with a medium ground where...
i don't think, there's. any, secret that. there. are groups that are very committed to trying to offer, more, opportunity for veterans to go outside the system dr shulkin was working very, closely with the veterans' service organizations to try to come, up with a; medium ground
I don't think there's any secret. that there. are groups that, are very committed to. trying to offer more opportunity for veterans to go outside the system Dr Shulkin was working very closely with the veterans' service organizations to try to. come up with a medium ground
i don't think there's any secret that there are groups that are very committed to trying to offer more opportunity for veterans to go outside the system. dr. shulkin was working very closely with the veterans' service organizations to try to come up with a medium ground where...
Because I assume you are against that move, right?
because. i, assume you are against that move
Because I assume you are against that move
because i assume you are against that move, right?
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Yes. So the DAV has been very adamant that we would like to see an integrated health care system, opportunities to go outside the system when necessary because of access issues. But that decision should remain in the VA.
yes so the. dav has been. very adamant that we would like, to see an integrated health. care system opportunities to go outside the system when necessary because of access issues but that decision should remain in the
Yes So the DAV has been very adamant that we would like to see an, integrated health care system opportunities to go outside the system when necessary because; of access issues But that decision should remain in. the
yes. so the dav has been very adamant that we would like to see an integrated health care system, opportunities to go outside the system when necessary because of access issues. but that decision should remain in the va.
In the past, the VA has been run by a former CEO, a retired four-star general and now Dr. Shulkin, a bureaucrat leaving the agency. It hasn't been easy for any of them. And what is it like for you as an advocate - right? - for the needs of veterans when the leadership of the VA is always changing?
in the past the va, has been run by a former ceo a retired four-star general and now dr shulkin; a bureaucrat leaving the agency it hasn't been easy. for. any of them and what is it like for you. as an, advocate - right? - for the needs of veterans when the leadership of. the va is always
In the past the VA has been run by a former CEO. a retired four-star general and now Dr Shulkin a bureaucrat leaving the agency It hasn't, been easy for any of them And what is it like for you as an advocate - right? - for the needs of veterans when the leadership of the VA is always,
in the past, the va has been run by a former ceo, a retired four-star general and now dr. shulkin, a bureaucrat leaving the agency. it hasn't been easy for any of them. and what is it like for you as an advocate - right? - for the needs of veterans when the leadership of the va is always changing?
Well, we're used to it. We've been around 98 years now. So obviously we're used to that change that comes with every administration. But I will tell you there have been a number of legislative victories that have happened over the last year during Dr. Shulkin's tenure as secretary. Some of those are the only legislativ...
well we're used to it we've been around 98 years now so obviously we're used, to that change that. comes with. every administration but i will tell you there, have been a number of legislative victories that have happened over the last year during dr shulkin's. tenure; as secretary some of those are the, only legislati...
Well we're used, to, it We've been around; 98 years now So obviously we're used to that change that comes with every administration But, I, will tell you there; have been a number of legislative victories that have, happened over the, last year during Dr Shulkin's tenure as secretary Some of those are the only legislat...
well, we're used to it. we've been around 98 years now. so obviously we're used to that change that comes with every administration. but i will tell you there have been a number of legislative victories that have happened over the last year during dr. shulkin's tenure as secretary. some of those are the only legislativ...
What is your message to the lawmakers who might be listening, the people who may have to approve of this new selection?
what is your message to the lawmakers who might be, listening the people, who may have to approve of. this new
What is, your message to the lawmakers who. might be listening the people who may have to approve of this new
what is your message to the lawmakers who might be listening, the people who may have to approve of this new selection?
I know because I've been through these confirmation processes before that they'll ask the tough questions. And we hope to know more about this nominee as he goes through that process as to what his philosophy is because he's a bit of an unknown. That doesn't mean he can't do this. But it just means it's going to make i...
i know because i've been through these. confirmation processes before that they'll ask the. tough questions and we hope to know, more about this nominee as; he goes through that process as to what his philosophy is because he's a bit of an unknown that doesn't mean he can't do this but it just means it's going to make ...
I know because I've; been. through these confirmation processes before that they'll ask the. tough questions And we hope to. know more about this, nominee as he goes through that process as to what his philosophy is because he's a bit of an unknown That doesn't. mean he can't do this But it just means it's. going to ma...
i know because i've been through these confirmation processes before that they'll ask the tough questions. and we hope to know more about this nominee as he goes through that process as to what his philosophy is because he's a bit of an unknown. that doesn't mean he can't do this. but it just means it's going to make i...
David Shulkin also made the comment that, quote, "it should not be this hard to serve your country." And he says the agency has been politicized, that there's a lot of infighting. What concerns do you have about how this affects any leader's chances going forward?
david shulkin also made the comment that quote "it should, not be this hard to. serve your country" and he says the agency has been politicized that there's a; lot of infighting what concerns do you have about how this affects any leader's chances going
David Shulkin also. made the comment. that quote "it should not be this hard to. serve your country" And he, says the agency has been, politicized that there's a lot of infighting What concerns do you have about how this affects any leader's chances going
david shulkin also made the comment that, quote, "it should not be this hard to serve your country." and he says the agency has been politicized, that there's a lot of infighting. what concerns do you have about how this affects any leader's chances going forward?
Well, I think it's more important about how it affects veterans of America. Since all of this infighting that you mentioned has been going on, things haven't been getting accomplished at the VA like they should. There is a lot of unrest, uncertainty. We've heard stories where people don't know who to listen to. Sometim...
well, i think it's. more important about how it affects veterans of america since all of this infighting that you, mentioned has been going on things haven't been getting accomplished at the va like they should there is, a lot of unrest uncertainty we've heard stories where people; don't know who to listen to sometimes...
Well I think it's more important about how it affects veterans of America Since all of this infighting. that you mentioned has been, going on things haven't been getting accomplished at the VA like they should There is a lot of unrest uncertainty We've heard stories. where people don't know who to listen to Sometimes t...
well, i think it's more important about how it affects veterans of america. since all of this infighting that you mentioned has been going on, things haven't been getting accomplished at the va like they should. there is a lot of unrest, uncertainty. we've heard stories where people don't know who to listen to. sometim...
Garry Augustine is executive director of Disabled American Veterans in the Washington office. Thank you for coming in to ALL THINGS CONSIDERED.
garry augustine is executive. director of. disabled. american veterans in the washington office thank you for coming in to all things.
Garry Augustine is executive director of. Disabled American Veterans in, the Washington office Thank you for coming in to ALL THINGS
garry augustine is executive director of disabled american veterans in the washington office. thank you for coming in to all things considered.
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So, things are looking up for Canada's athletes, and they're also looking up for the Canadian Games. It wasn't that long ago that the organizers of Vancouver 2010 were fending off some very bad press - but no more.
so things, are looking up for canada's athletes and they're also looking up for the, canadian games it wasn't that long ago that the. organizers, of vancouver 2010 were fending off some very bad press - but no
So things are looking up for Canada's athletes and they're also looking up for the Canadian, Games It wasn't that long. ago that the organizers of Vancouver 2010 were fending off some, very. bad press - but no
so, things are looking up for canada's athletes, and they're also looking up for the canadian games. it wasn't that long ago that the organizers of vancouver 2010 were fending off some very bad press - but no more.
NPR's Martin Kaste has more from Vancouver.
npr's martin, kaste has more from
NPR's Martin Kaste has more from
npr's martin kaste has more from vancouver.
It started with a fatality on the luge track, then there was a shortage of buses and foggy, drippy weather on the slopes, which delayed competition for days. It got to the point that the Russian newspaper Pravda declared Vancouver not fit to host the Olympics.
it started with a fatality on. the luge track then there was a shortage of buses and foggy. drippy weather; on the slopes which delayed competition. for days. it got. to the point that the russian newspaper pravda declared vancouver not fit to host the
It started with a fatality on the luge track then there. was a shortage of buses. and foggy drippy weather on the slopes which delayed competition for days It got to the point that the, Russian newspaper Pravda declared Vancouver not fit to host the
it started with a fatality on the luge track, then there was a shortage of buses and foggy, drippy weather on the slopes, which delayed competition for days. it got to the point that the russian newspaper pravda declared vancouver not fit to host the olympics.
What a difference a week makes.
what a difference a week
What a, difference a, week,
what a difference a week makes.
It's definitely one of the best Olympic experiences that I've ever had.
it's definitely one of the best, olympic experiences that i've ever
It's definitely one of the, best Olympic experiences that I've ever
it's definitely one of the best olympic experiences that i've ever had.
That's American skier Lindsey Vonn yesterday morning. She cited the organizers for their skill in adapting to the tricky weather. Other athletes have echoed her praise.
that's american skier lindsey, vonn yesterday morning she cited the organizers for their skill in adapting to. the tricky weather. other athletes have. echoed her
That's American skier Lindsey, Vonn, yesterday morning She cited the organizers for their skill in adapting to the tricky weather Other athletes have echoed her
that's american skier lindsey vonn yesterday morning. she cited the organizers for their skill in adapting to the tricky weather. other athletes have echoed her praise.
Renee Smith-Valade, a spokeswoman for the Vancouver organizers, says the early criticism stung, but it also had an effect.
renee smith-valade a spokeswoman for the, vancouver organizers says the early; criticism stung but it, also had an
Renee Smith-Valade a spokeswoman for the Vancouver organizers says the early criticism stung, but it also had an;
renee smith-valade, a spokeswoman for the vancouver organizers, says the early criticism stung, but it also had an effect.
On many things, we've improved our performance, we've enhanced our performances. And much like the athletes, we're always looking to do better. And if that pushed us to do that, then that's a good thing.
on many things we've improved our performance we've enhanced our performances and much like the, athletes we're always looking to do better and, if that pushed us to do that then that's a good
On many things we've improved our performance we've enhanced our performances And, much like the athletes we're always looking to do better And if that pushed us to do that then that's a good
on many things, we've improved our performance, we've enhanced our performances. and much like the athletes, we're always looking to do better. and if that pushed us to do that, then that's a good thing.
They even have hopes of staying on budget - not an easy to do in any Olympics. Although organizers spent millions of dollars trucking in snow to Cypress Mountain, Smith-Valade says they've also made extra money in other places, such as ticket sales. While the organizing committee may end up in the black, it's only beca...
they. even have hopes of staying on budget - not an easy to do in any olympics although, organizers spent millions of dollars trucking. in snow to cypress mountain smith-valade says they've also made extra money in other, places such. as ticket sales while the organizing committee may end, up in the black it's only, be...
They even have hopes of staying on budget - not an easy to do. in any Olympics. Although organizers spent millions of dollars trucking, in snow to Cypress Mountain Smith-Valade says they've also made extra money in other places, such as ticket sales While the organizing committee may end up in the black. it's only beca...
they even have hopes of staying on budget - not an easy to do in any olympics. although organizers spent millions of dollars trucking in snow to cypress mountain, smith-valade says they've also made extra money in other places, such as ticket sales. while the organizing committee may end up in the black, it's only beca...
Your numbers kind of emerge later and you find out how bad you're in the hole.
your numbers kind of emerge later and you find out how bad you're in the
Your numbers kind of emerge later and you find out how bad you're in, the,
your numbers kind of emerge later and you find out how bad you're in the hole.
Geoff, thanks very much.
geoff thanks, very
Geoff thanks very
geoff, thanks very much.
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Dave Diewert is one of the activists who set up a tent city for homeless people on a vacant lot during the Olympics. He points out that British Columbia's provincial government is paying hundreds of millions of dollars more than anticipated for security. Not to mention the billions that went to projects like a new metr...
dave diewert is one of the activists who set up a, tent city for homeless people on a vacant lot during the olympics he points out that british columbia's provincial government is paying hundreds of millions of dollars more than anticipated for security not. to mention the billions that went to projects like a new metr...
Dave Diewert is one of, the activists who set up a tent, city for, homeless people on a vacant lot during the Olympics He points out that British Columbia's provincial government is. paying hundreds of millions of dollars more than anticipated. for security Not to mention the billions that went to projects like a new m...
dave diewert is one of the activists who set up a tent city for homeless people on a vacant lot during the olympics. he points out that british columbia's provincial government is paying hundreds of millions of dollars more than anticipated for security. not to mention the billions that went to projects like a new metr...
The budget's going to come down March the 2nd, you know, two days after everybody leaves town. And then they're going to say, well, gosh, we're really short of cash, so let's cut back on all kinds of social services that people depend on.
the budget's going to come down march the 2nd you know two days after everybody leaves town and then; they're going to. say well. gosh we're really short of cash; so let's cut back on all kinds of social services that, people depend
The budget's going, to come down March the 2nd you know two days after everybody leaves town And then they're going to say. well gosh we're really short of cash. so. let's cut back on. all kinds of social services that people depend
the budget's going to come down march the 2nd, you know, two days after everybody leaves town. and then they're going to say, well, gosh, we're really short of cash, so let's cut back on all kinds of social services that people depend on.
In fact, the province has already been cutting back in education and health care. And many here worry that the cost of the Olympics will only make things worse.
in fact the. province has already been cutting back in education and health care and; many here, worry that the cost of the olympics will only make. things
In fact the province. has already been. cutting back in education and health care And many here worry that the cost of the Olympics will only make things
in fact, the province has already been cutting back in education and health care. and many here worry that the cost of the olympics will only make things worse.
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But for now, Vancouverites are feeling pretty good about how these games have gone. Just listen to the jaunty tune played by the foghorn on the city's waterfront.
but for now vancouverites are feeling pretty good about how these games have, gone just listen. to the jaunty tune played by the foghorn on the city's
But for now Vancouverites are feeling pretty good about, how these games have gone Just listen, to the jaunty tune played by the foghorn on the. city's
but for now, vancouverites are feeling pretty good about how these games have gone. just listen to the jaunty tune played by the foghorn on the city's waterfront.
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Yes, that's the first four notes of "O Canada," which blare out across the downtown every time Canada wins a medal. And this week it played those notes a lot.
yes that's the first four notes of "o canada" which blare out across the downtown, every time canada wins, a medal and. this, week it played those notes a
Yes that's the first four notes of "O Canada" which blare out across the downtown every time Canada, wins a medal And. this week it played those notes a
yes, that's the first four notes of "o canada," which blare out across the downtown every time canada wins a medal. and this week it played those notes a lot.
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Canada. Canada. Canada.
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Canada Canada.
canada. canada. canada.
Almost everybody down here is wearing Canada gear. Fred Melsman(ph) almost looks subtle in his shiny, red cowboy hat.
almost everybody; down here is wearing. canada gear fred; melsman(ph) almost looks subtle. in his shiny red. cowboy
Almost everybody down here is wearing Canada. gear Fred Melsman(ph) almost looks subtle in his shiny red cowboy
almost everybody down here is wearing canada gear. fred melsman(ph) almost looks subtle in his shiny, red cowboy hat.
These have been the best Winter Olympics that have ever been held.
these have been the best winter olympics that have ever been
These have been the, best Winter Olympics that have ever been
these have been the best winter olympics that have ever been held.
And for him, the cherry on top for these Olympics is the big game today - it's Canada versus the U.S. in men's hockey.
and for. him the cherry on top for these olympics is the, big game today - it's, canada versus the u.s in men's
And for him the cherry on top for these Olympics is the big game today - it's Canada versus, the U.S in men's
and for him, the cherry on top for these olympics is the big game today - it's canada versus the u.s. in men's hockey.
To end the games playing against the U.S. for the gold medal, a rematch from the semifinal game, you know, last week, perfect, perfect ending.
to end the games. playing against the u.s for the, gold medal a, rematch from the semifinal game you, know last week perfect perfect
To end the, games, playing against the U.S for the, gold, medal a rematch from the semifinal game you know last week perfect perfect
to end the games playing against the u.s. for the gold medal, a rematch from the semifinal game, you know, last week, perfect, perfect ending.
Martin Kaste, NPR News, Vancouver.
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Here's your guide to this day's news starting with one definition of democracy. It's a way for citizens to settle their differences without violence.
here's your guide to this day's news starting with one definition of democracy it's a way for citizens to settle their, differences without
Here's your guide to this day's news starting with one definition of democracy It's a way for. citizens to settle their differences without
here's your guide to this day's news starting with one definition of democracy. it's a way for citizens to settle their differences without violence.
Yeah, American democracy has usually met that standard but not always. Think of last week's assault on a journalist by a congressional candidate and now an incident in Texas. It began with a peaceful protest. People in the state capitol were speaking out against sanctuary city legislation.
yeah american democracy has. usually met that, standard but. not always think of last, week's assault on a journalist by a congressional candidate and now an incident in texas it began with a peaceful protest people in the state capitol were speaking out against sanctuary city
Yeah American democracy has usually met that standard but not always Think of last week's assault on a journalist by a congressional candidate and, now an incident, in Texas, It began with a peaceful protest People. in the state capitol were speaking out against sanctuary city
yeah, american democracy has usually met that standard but not always. think of last week's assault on a journalist by a congressional candidate and now an incident in texas. it began with a peaceful protest. people in the state capitol were speaking out against sanctuary city legislation.
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All right, so there were some protesters there holding signs that said, I am illegal and here to stay. And that got Republican Representative Matt Rinaldi's attention. He said, OK, you're illegal, I'm calling immigration agents. Once word got around about his call, Rinaldi contends that a democratic colleague threatene...
all right so there were some protesters there holding signs that, said i am, illegal and here to stay and that got; republican representative. matt rinaldi's attention he said ok you're illegal. i'm calling immigration agents once word got around about his, call rinaldi contends that a democratic colleague threatened h...
All right so there were some protesters there; holding signs that said I am illegal. and here to stay And that got Republican, Representative Matt Rinaldi's attention He said OK you're illegal I'm calling immigration agents Once word got around about his call Rinaldi contends that a democratic colleague threatened his ...
all right, so there were some protesters there holding signs that said, i am illegal and here to stay. and that got republican representative matt rinaldi's attention. he said, ok, you're illegal, i'm calling immigration agents. once word got around about his call, rinaldi contends that a democratic colleague threatene...
NPR congressional correspondent Geoff Bennett is in the studio now. Hey, good morning, Geoff.
npr congressional correspondent geoff bennett is in the studio now hey good; morning
NPR congressional correspondent Geoff Bennett is in the studio now Hey, good, morning
npr congressional correspondent geoff bennett is in the studio now. hey, good morning, geoff.
Hey, Steve.
hey
Hey
hey, steve.
So what happened here exactly?
so what happened here
So what happened here
so what happened here exactly?
Well, Matt Rinaldi, he's the Republican Texas state rep who's at the center of this, he said he was angry not just about the protesters, who numbered in the hundreds, but at the fact that a handful of Democratic lawmakers on the House floor below looked up to the gallery and clapped in support of the protesters. So whe...
well matt, rinaldi; he's the republican texas state rep who's. at the. center of this. he said, he was; angry. not just about, the protesters; who numbered in the hundreds but at the fact that a handful of democratic lawmakers on the house, floor below looked up to the gallery and clapped in support of the. protesters ...
Well Matt Rinaldi he's the Republican Texas state rep who's at the center of this. he, said he was angry not. just about the. protesters who numbered in the hundreds but at the fact, that a handful of Democratic lawmakers on the House floor below looked up to the gallery. and clapped in support of the protesters So whe...
well, matt rinaldi, he's the republican texas state rep who's at the center of this, he said he was angry not just about the protesters, who numbered in the hundreds, but at the fact that a handful of democratic lawmakers on the house floor below looked up to the gallery and clapped in support of the protesters. so whe...
I watched a bunch of videos of what happened from a few different vantage points. You see lots of pushing, lots of pointing, lots of tough guy posturing - no real physical altercation
i watched a; bunch of videos of what happened from a few different vantage points you see lots of pushing lots of pointing lots of tough; guy posturing - no real physical
I watched a bunch of videos of, what happened from. a few different vantage points You see lots of pushing lots of pointing. lots of tough guy posturing - no real physical
i watched a bunch of videos of what happened from a few different vantage points. you see lots of pushing, lots of pointing, lots of tough guy posturing - no real physical altercation
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ok.
But Rinaldi said later that a Democratic state rep named Poncho Nevarez threatened his life on the House floor and that Rinaldi is now under police protection as a result. Add to that, another Democratic state rep who said he heard Rinaldi threaten to shoot Nevarez in self-defense. So it's hardly a shining moment here ...
but rinaldi said later that a democratic state rep named poncho nevarez threatened his life on. the house floor and that rinaldi is now under police protection as a result add to that another democratic state rep; who said he heard rinaldi threaten to, shoot nevarez in self-defense so it's hardly a shining moment here ...
But Rinaldi said later, that, a Democratic state rep; named, Poncho Nevarez threatened, his, life on the House floor and; that Rinaldi is, now under police, protection as a result Add to. that another Democratic state. rep who said he heard Rinaldi threaten to shoot Nevarez in self-defense So it's hardly a shining mome...
but rinaldi said later that a democratic state rep named poncho nevarez threatened his life on the house floor and that rinaldi is now under police protection as a result. add to that, another democratic state rep who said he heard rinaldi threaten to shoot nevarez in self-defense. so it's hardly a shining moment here ...
Wow, wow.
wow
Wow
wow, wow.
And ICE officials, by the way, say they never received a phone call from Rinaldi about...
and ice; officials by the. way say they never received a phone call from rinaldi
And ICE officials by the way say they never received a phone call from Rinaldi.
and ice officials, by the way, say they never received a phone call from rinaldi about...
Oh, that was the underlying claim that he'd called immigration authorities on the protesters. So what are they arguing about exactly?
oh that was the underlying claim that he'd called immigration authorities on the protesters; so what, are they arguing, about
Oh that was, the underlying claim that he'd called immigration authorities; on the protesters So what are they arguing about
oh, that was the underlying claim that he'd called immigration authorities on the protesters. so what are they arguing about exactly?
Well, the activists, they're protesting the state's new anti-sanctuary city law. It's considered to be the toughest in the country, since it not only fines localities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration agents, it also threatens jail time for the sheriffs or police chiefs who refuse to cooperate.
well the activists, they're protesting the, state's new anti-sanctuary city law it's considered to be the toughest in the country, since it not only fines localities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration agents it; also, threatens jail time for the, sheriffs or police chiefs who refuse to
Well the activists they're protesting the, state's new anti-sanctuary city law It's considered to be the toughest in the country, since it not only fines localities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration agents it also threatens jail time for the sheriffs or police chiefs who refuse to
well, the activists, they're protesting the state's new anti-sanctuary city law. it's considered to be the toughest in the country, since it not only fines localities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration agents, it also threatens jail time for the sheriffs or police chiefs who refuse to cooperate.
Oh, so President Trump wants these so-called sanctuary cities to cooperate with federal authorities. This is Texas state lawmakers saying, we're going to make our cities do just that.
oh so president trump wants these so-called, sanctuary. cities to cooperate with federal authorities, this is texas, state lawmakers saying we're going. to make our cities do. just
Oh so, President Trump, wants these so-called sanctuary, cities to cooperate with federal authorities This is Texas state lawmakers saying we're going to make our cities do just
oh, so president trump wants these so-called sanctuary cities to cooperate with federal authorities. this is texas state lawmakers saying, we're going to make our cities do just that.
That's right. And Rinaldi saying he was planning to call ICE agents highlights why the law is so controversial. It takes effect in September. The argument that you hear from Democrats is the fact that he would look up into the stands, see a bunch of brown faces who he assumed to be Hispanics, who he assumed to be undoc...
that's right, and rinaldi saying he; was planning to call ice, agents highlights why the law is so controversial it takes. effect in september, the argument. that. you hear from democrats is the fact that. he would look up into the stands see a bunch of brown faces who he assumed to be hispanics who he assumed to be, u...
That's right And Rinaldi saying he was planning to. call ICE agents highlights why the. law is so controversial It takes effect, in September The argument that you hear from Democrats is. the fact that he would look up into the stands see a bunch of brown. faces who he assumed to be Hispanics who he assumed to, be, und...
that's right. and rinaldi saying he was planning to call ice agents highlights why the law is so controversial. it takes effect in september. the argument that you hear from democrats is the fact that he would look up into the stands, see a bunch of brown faces who he assumed to be hispanics, who he assumed to be undoc...
That's the kind of profiling that they say causes great concern and they also say is unconstitutional.
that's the kind, of profiling that they, say causes great, concern and they also, say is
That's the kind of profiling that they say causes great concern and they also say. is
that's the kind of profiling that they say causes great concern and they also say is unconstitutional.
Although David mentioned some of them were holding signs saying I am illegal so maybe not.
although david mentioned some of them were, holding. signs saying i am illegal so maybe
Although David mentioned some of them were holding signs saying I am illegal so maybe
although david mentioned some of them were holding signs saying i am illegal so maybe not.
And that's the point that Republicans make, that there are laws on the books that need to be followed and that Rinaldi was well within his rights to call agents, you know, should he have chosen to do so.
and that's the point that republicans make that there are laws on the books; that need, to be followed and that rinaldi was well within his. rights to call agents you know should he have chosen to do
And, that's. the point that Republicans make that there are. laws on the books that need to be followed and that. Rinaldi was well within his rights to call agents you, know should he have chosen to do
and that's the point that republicans make, that there are laws on the books that need to be followed and that rinaldi was well within his rights to call agents, you know, should he have chosen to do so.
You talk with people in Washington arguing over this same issue. To what extent do they feel they represent people with irreconcilable differences on this?
you, talk with people in washington arguing over this. same issue to what extent do they feel they represent people with irreconcilable differences on.
You talk with people in Washington arguing over this same issue To what extent do they feel they represent people with irreconcilable differences on
you talk with people in washington arguing over this same issue. to what extent do they feel they represent people with irreconcilable differences on this?
I think the politics of irreconcilable differences is what animates what drives so much of the policy debates here on Capitol Hill, if not immigration but also health care. I think health care is the latest case study of this. The ideological middle is dead in Congress. And Congress reflects an America that has been gr...
i think the politics of irreconcilable differences is what animates what. drives so much of the policy debates here on capitol hill if not immigration but also health care i, think health care is the latest case study of this the ideological middle is dead in congress and congress reflects an america that has been, gro...
I, think the politics of irreconcilable differences is what animates what, drives, so much of the policy debates here on Capitol Hill, if not immigration but also health care I think health care is the. latest case study of this The ideological middle is dead in Congress And Congress reflects an America that has been g...
i think the politics of irreconcilable differences is what animates what drives so much of the policy debates here on capitol hill, if not immigration but also health care. i think health care is the latest case study of this. the ideological middle is dead in congress. and congress reflects an america that has been gr...
When military strategists began drawing up plans to go into Afghanistan shortly after 9/11, they were faced with some tricky logistics regarding where to base US forces to launch operations against al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Three of Afghan's closest neighbors, China, Iran and Pakistan, were not opti...
when military strategists began drawing up plans to go into afghanistan shortly after 9/11, they were faced, with some tricky logistics regarding where; to base us forces to launch operations against al-qaeda and the taliban three of afghan's closest neighbors china; iran and pakistan; were not opti...
When military strategists began drawing up; plans to go. into Afghanistan shortly after 9/11, they were, faced, with some tricky logistics regarding where to base US forces to launch operations against al-Qaeda and the, Taliban Three of, Afghan's closest neighbors China Iran and Pakistan were. not o...
when military strategists began drawing up plans to go into afghanistan shortly after 9/11, they were faced with some tricky logistics regarding where to base us forces to launch operations against al-qaeda and the taliban. three of afghan's closest neighbors, china, iran and pakistan, were not opti...
Now that the Taliban had been removed and the situation in Afghanistan was now quite different, that it was time for the US to present a timetable for an end to its presence in these two countries.
now that the. taliban. had been removed and the situation in afghanistan was now quite different that it was time for the us to present a timetable for an end to its presence. in these two
Now that the Taliban had been removed and the situation in Afghanistan was now quite, different that it. was time. for the US to present a timetable; for an end to, its presence in these two
now that the taliban had been removed and the situation in afghanistan was now quite different, that it was time for the us to present a timetable for an end to its presence in these two countries.
The Bush administration responded, saying that any negotiations about withdrawal had to take place with the host country, not with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Two days later, Uzbekistan issued its own statement, echoing the SCO. A couple of days after that, Kyrgyzstan followed suit.
the bush administration responded saying that any negotiations about withdrawal had to take place with the, host. country not, with the shanghai cooperation organization two. days later uzbekistan issued its own statement echoing the sco a couple of days after that kyrgyzstan followed
The Bush, administration responded saying that any negotiations about withdrawal had to take place with the, host country not with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Two days later. Uzbekistan issued its own statement echoing the SCO A. couple of days after that Kyrgyzstan followed
the bush administration responded, saying that any negotiations about withdrawal had to take place with the host country, not with the shanghai cooperation organization. two days later, uzbekistan issued its own statement, echoing the sco. a couple of days after that, kyrgyzstan followed suit.
Andy Hoehn is with the Rand Corporation and is a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy from 1998 to 2004. Hoehn says that Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan were likely under pressure from Russia and China to push the US military out of the region.
andy hoehn is with. the rand corporation and is a former, deputy assistant secretary, of defense for strategy from 1998 to 2004. hoehn says that uzbekistan and kyrgyzstan were likely under pressure from russia and. china to push the us military out of the
Andy Hoehn is with the Rand Corporation and is a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy from 1998 to 2004. Hoehn says that Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan were likely; under pressure from. Russia and China to push the US military out of the
andy hoehn is with the rand corporation and is a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy from 1998 to 2004. hoehn says that uzbekistan and kyrgyzstan were likely under pressure from russia and china to push the us military out of the region.
Russia and China are--while supportive of US goals on opposing terrorism, have certainly never been comfortable with the presence of US forces in Central Asia. There is a recognition that for a period of time that a temporary US presence is, although not desirable, it's something that they have wou...
russia and china are--while supportive of, us goals on opposing terrorism have certainly never been comfortable with the presence of us forces in central asia there is a recognition that for a period of time that a temporary us. presence is. although not desirable it's something that they have woul...
Russia and China are--while supportive of US goals on opposing terrorism have certainly never been comfortable with the presence of US forces in Central Asia There is a recognition that for a period of time that a temporary US; presence is although not desirable it's something that they have would ...
russia and china are--while supportive of us goals on opposing terrorism, have certainly never been comfortable with the presence of us forces in central asia. there is a recognition that for a period of time that a temporary us presence is, although not desirable, it's something that they have wou...
Hoehn says the relationship between the US and Uzbekistan has become strained recently after Uzbek forces opened fired on unarmed demonstrators, leaving hundreds of people dead. National War College professor Ott says the Uzbeks were surprised by the harsh criticism leveled by the US, but he says t...
hoehn, says the relationship between the us and uzbekistan has become. strained recently after uzbek forces opened fired on unarmed, demonstrators leaving hundreds of people dead, national war college professor ott says the. uzbeks were surprised by the harsh criticism leveled by the, us but he say...
Hoehn says the relationship between the US and Uzbekistan has. become. strained recently after Uzbek forces; opened fired on unarmed demonstrators leaving hundreds of people dead. National War College professor Ott, says the Uzbeks were surprised; by the harsh criticism leveled by the. US but he sa...
hoehn says the relationship between the us and uzbekistan has become strained recently after uzbek forces opened fired on unarmed demonstrators, leaving hundreds of people dead. national war college professor ott says the uzbeks were surprised by the harsh criticism leveled by the us, but he says t...
The message from the Uzbeks was, `We are deeply irritated by the sort of a political role you're playing. We think it's time for you to think about packing your bags. But, oh, by the way, if you're willing to write a bigger check, maybe we'll reconsider.'
the message from the uzbeks was `we are deeply irritated by the sort of a political role you're playing we think it's time for you to think, about packing your bags but oh by the way if you're willing to write a bigger check maybe we'll
The message from, the Uzbeks was `We are deeply irritated by the sort of a, political role you're playing We think it's time for you. to think about packing your bags But oh by the way if you're willing to write a bigger. check maybe we'll
the message from the uzbeks was, `we are deeply irritated by the sort of a political role you're playing. we think it's time for you to think about packing your bags. but, oh, by the way, if you're willing to write a bigger check, maybe we'll reconsider.'
The arrangement with the bases in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan were held up as good examples of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's vision for the US military. Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, says that vision involves creating a more agile military with the help of scat...
the arrangement with the bases in uzbekistan and kyrgyzstan were held up as. good examples of defense secretary donald rumsfeld's vision for the us military michael o'hanlon a senior fellow at the brookings institution says that vision involves creating a more agile military with the help of scatte...
The arrangement with the bases, in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan were held, up as good. examples of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's vision. for the US military. Michael O'Hanlon a senior fellow, at The Brookings Institution says that vision involves creating, a more agile military with the help of ...
the arrangement with the bases in uzbekistan and kyrgyzstan were held up as good examples of defense secretary donald rumsfeld's vision for the us military. michael o'hanlon, a senior fellow at the brookings institution, says that vision involves creating a more agile military with the help of scat...
Mr. MICHAEL O'HANLON (The Brookings Institution): In short, it means a small base. And lily pads, of course, you can't put a lot on them because they'll sink if you do. And so the metaphor here is that you want a base that's politically nimble, that doesn't require a lot of effort to ask a host g...
mr michael o'hanlon (the brookings institution): in short it. means a small base and lily pads of course you can't put a lot on them because they'll sink if you do and so the metaphor here is that you want a base that's politically nimble that doesn't require a lot of effort to ask a host governm...
Mr MICHAEL O'HANLON (The Brookings Institution): In short it means a small base And. lily pads of, course you can't put a lot, on them because they'll sink if you do And so. the metaphor here is that. you want a base that's politically nimble. that doesn't require a lot of effort to ask, a host g...
mr. michael o'hanlon (the brookings institution): in short, it means a small base. and lily pads, of course, you can't put a lot on them because they'll sink if you do. and so the metaphor here is that you want a base that's politically nimble, that doesn't require a lot of effort to ask a host g...
And, O'Hanlon, says a base that doesn't require enormous resources.
and o'hanlon says a base that, doesn't require enormous
And, O'Hanlon says a base that doesn't, require enormous
and, o'hanlon, says a base that doesn't require enormous resources.