Commentary
On March 8 BreakingDefense.com published a thoughtful essay by former congressman and chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mac Thornberry.
Thornberry’s essay had an imposing title: “Four points to understand in order to meet America’s global challenges.”
Thornberry named four points he claimed U.S. leaders must recognize if America is to remain “dominant on the world stage” (his words—they are thoughtful words).
Thornberry has held very senior policy positions in the U.S. government, so it’s fair to ask him if he used his constitutionally granted power to recognize these (or similar) points when he could shape and implement policy….