Gen. Dempsey: Better To Get Others To Solve Their Own Problems
On Morning Edition, NPR's Tom Bowman profiled Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Dempsey, as Tom reported, says the U.S. public, and even its leaders, know little about how military power can be used. The disconnect is most glaring when comes to this: What can the U.S. military achieve in places like Iraq, Afghanistan or Syria?
Earlier this week, Tom also broke some news out of the interview: Gen. Dempsey Disputes Gates' Characterization Of Obama.
Tom's passes along some more of what Dempsey had to say.
On The Situation In Syria And Empowering The Opposition
Tom Bowman: "You have said if Assad fails to come to Geneva with an intent to seek a political settlement, 'then I think like-minded nations might have the opportunity to contribute in different ways if we're asked to.' Returning to training again, arming the rebels? What are those different ways."