I just listened to the entire speech, and it was impressive. President Obama noted the advances US forces have made in the past eight years, and emphasized how our values inform our fight against terrorist extremism.
We have rejected torture, a reliance on large ground invasions which inevitably lead to large numbers of civilian casualties, and we have enlisted and partnered with nations in an effort to empower them to take an active role in defending their own countries.
This speech, while addressed to a group of service members, also had important lessons for our lawmakers in Congress and officials in the incoming administration, and I would say it was as inspiring as President Eisenhower’s farewell address.
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