While some national security advisers have eschewed the Scowcroft Model and sought to 'operationalize' the NSC or pursue their own policy agendas… — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
We are not a country where a bunch of lieutenant colonels can get together and decide what the policy is of the… — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
While the statutory members of the NSC, in some cases, run departments that execute foreign policy, the NSC staff at the White… — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
As the Navy gets smaller, the world's oceans are becoming more dangerous. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
When the Jewish state of Israel is strong, Jewish communities worldwide are also strong. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
In World War II, America was the Arsenal of Democracy, providing war materiel to our Allies that ultimately led to victory over tyranny. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
The American voter knows that we cannot protect the seas and our interests overseas unless we have ships that can fight and deliver Marines… — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
I never wanted Mark Esper's job. I just wanted to see Mark Esper succeed and do a great job as secretary of Defense. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
The men appear to have a special blend of GOP DNA: Rubio and Cruz appeal to both the key social conservative and defense hawk… — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
By interacting with NATO vessels on E.U. anti-piracy duty, the Chinese are gaining valuable insights in to Western naval doctrine. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
The United States Navy is of critical importance to the defense of this country and to maintaining freedom of the seas internationally. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
My job as the national security adviser is to distill and present to the president the views and options that come from the various… — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
