A Time to Lead: For Duty, Honor and Country
Written by Wesley K. Clark and Tom Carhart
Narrated by Wesley K. Clark
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About this audiobook
In 2003, General Wesley Clark ran for the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. Since then, he has become a major figure on the political scene, commenting on television and keynoting conferences. Focusing on his major life battles—from his difficult youth in Arkansas, through the horror of Vietnam, the post-war rebuilding of national security and the struggles surrounding the new world order after the Cold War—this groundbreaking audiobook draws lessons from General Clark's unique experiences and reveals his plan for America, at home and in the world. Also included are General Clark's unique stances on the following:
• Foreign Policy: Reinvigorate the Atlantic Alliance and formulate a plan for a stable Middle East
• The Economy: Advocate holistic economic strategies in to advance our national security objectives
• The Environment: Balance the short-term commercial needs for with long-term respect for our natural resources
• Education/Health Care: Provide more direct assistance in areas such as education, health care, and retirement security by proper allocation of responsibilities between public and private entities
Wesley K. Clark
General Wesley K. Clark served in the United States Army for thirty-four years and rose to the rank of four-star general as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. He is author of the best selling books Waging Modern War and Winning Modern Wars. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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