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Fighting for Peace
1990-07-15T19:59:41-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMDc5XC8wMTMxNzYtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Caspar Weinberger discussed his book, Fighting For Peace: Seven Critical Years in the Pentagon, which chronicles his tenure as defense secretary for President Ronald Regan. He discussed the build-up of American arms during the time he served as secretary of defense. Mr. Weinberger stated that he feels it is essential that the U.S. retain the military strength it had in the 1980s. In the book, Mr. Weinberger states his support for the Strategic Defense Initiative. Also discussed in the book are the Iran-contra affair, President Ronald Regan, and Robert McFarlane. Mr. Weinberger also discussed his childhood, including the influence of his father during his impressionable years. Mr. Weinberger recounted how he read the daily Congressional Record in high school and told of his interest in the life and writings of Winston Churchill.
Caspar Weinberger discussed his book, Fighting For Peace: Seven Critical Years in the Pentagon, which chronicles his tenure as defense…
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Caspar Weinberger discussed his book, Fighting For Peace: Seven Critical Years in the Pentagon, which chronicles his tenure as defense secretary for President Ronald Regan. He discussed the build-up of American arms during the time he served as secretary of defense. Mr. Weinberger stated that he feels it is essential that the U.S. retain the military strength it had in the 1980s. In the book, Mr. Weinberger states his support for the Strategic Defense Initiative. Also discussed in the book are the Iran-contra affair, President Ronald Regan, and Robert McFarlane. Mr. Weinberger also discussed his childhood, including the influence of his father during his impressionable years. Mr. Weinberger recounted how he read the daily Congressional Record in high school and told of his interest in the life and writings of Winston Churchill. close
Caspar Weinberger discussed his book, Fighting For Peace: Seven Critical Years in the Pentagon, which chronicles his tenure as defense… read more
Caspar Weinberger discussed his book, Fighting For Peace: Seven Critical Years in the Pentagon, which chronicles his tenure as defense secretary for President Ronald Regan. He discussed the build-up of American arms during the time he served as secretary of defense. Mr. Weinberger stated that he feels it is essential that the U.S. retain the military strength it had in the 1980s. In the book, Mr. Weinberger states his support for the Strategic Defense Initiative. Also discussed in the book are the Iran-contra affair, President Ronald Regan, and Robert McFarlane. Mr. Weinberger also discussed his childhood, including the influence of his father during his impressionable years. Mr. Weinberger recounted how he read the daily Congressional Record in high school and told of his interest in the life and writings of Winston Churchill. close
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