“When you’re the CEO of a corporation, your job is to advance the interest of the corporation and the shareholder,” said Eric Edelman, a former ambassador who also held posts in the defense and state departments, “and that might not be your same view when you are representing the United States.”

Ambassador Eric Edelman participated in the Passing The Baton: Prioritizing National Defense In The Next Administration During The Transition at the 2016 Reagan National Defense Forum 

Ambassador Eric Edelman interviewed Senator Ben Sasse at the FPI’s day-long forum on foreign policy and national security. Senator Sasse talked about U.S. engagement in the world and foreign policy priorities for the 115th Congress. He also expressed his views on American exceptionalism and the importance of democratic ideals.

“I think one of the reasons you see such enthusiasm for Gen. Mattis is because people hope that will be the case,” said Eric Edelman, who held a senior Defense Department post in President George W. Bush’s administration.

“How it will really work, what kind of advice Trump will take, are all propositions that remain to be proven,” Edelman said.

Former staffers to Vice President Biden, former Vice Pres. Al Gore and former Vice Pres. Dick Cheney talk about debate prep and the role of running mates.

Trump And Clinton Feed The Rigged-Election Charge To Their Peril.