John Brennan
The Guardian
What holds, and what fails, under pressure, standards and accountability.
John Brennan is a seasoned intelligence professional with a focus on national security and governance. This interview reveals his commitment to protecting institutions and fostering stability in a complex global landscape.
“And he was at the embassy in Beirut. He was in the stairwell when that bomb went off, the truck bomb, and he was killed instantly, and it was six months before retirement. And his wife and family then were left without Bob. And his star is one of those on the memorial wall, one of the 117.”
“American University in Cairo in my junior year when I was at Fordham because I went back after Indonesia, went back to northern Jersey, was commuting back and forth to Fordham. And my professor in sophomore year brought in a brochure.”
“And his many hour press conference recently, he did say that he appreciated all the support for his grand accomplishments. I don't think what he has accomplished in Syria is something that he should take pride in. They devastated that country and carried out attacks with They just supported the Bashar Asad regime.”
“Yes, yes, yes, yes. But when I think about what's going on in so many countries, and if everybody was to have a vote, I don't know whether or not the resultant government would, which I believe governments have responsibility, would protect the rights of the minority.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 111 - John Brennan
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