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125
Daniel Goure, Ph.D., “Sale Of Russian Fighters To China Undermines Gates Decision On F-22,”
Defense Professionals News
, November 22, 2010.
Daniel Goure, Ph.D., “Sale Of Russian Fighters To China Undermines Gates Decision On F-22,”
Defense Professionals News
, November 22, 2010.
126
James Corum, “US defence cuts are not about saving money - they are about changing America’s strategic role,”
Telegraph
, January 12, 2011.
James Corum, “US defence cuts are not about saving money - they are about changing America’s strategic role,”
Telegraph
, January 12, 2011.
127
David A. Fulghum, “Chinese Air Force Could Overwhelm,”
Aviation Week
, January 7, 2011.
David A. Fulghum, “Chinese Air Force Could Overwhelm,”
Aviation Week
, January 7, 2011.
128
Max Boot, “War Games Show U.S. Cannot Afford Defense Cutbacks,”
Commentary Magazine
Contentions, January 10, 2011.
Max Boot, “War Games Show U.S. Cannot Afford Defense Cutbacks,”
Commentary Magazine
Contentions, January 10, 2011.
129
Kevin Baron, “Exiting AF Flag Officer Intel Chief: No US Air Superiority,”
Stars and Stripes
, September 15, 2010.
Kevin Baron, “Exiting AF Flag Officer Intel Chief: No US Air Superiority,”
Stars and Stripes
, September 15, 2010.
130
Jim Emerson, “Letter to President Barack Obama, Sen. Jim Webb and Sen. Mark Warner: Is U.S. Air Superiority Ending? Top USAF General Says ‘Yes,’ Gates Says ‘No’,”
Congress.org
, September 25, 2010.
Jim Emerson, “Letter to President Barack Obama, Sen. Jim Webb and Sen. Mark Warner: Is U.S. Air Superiority Ending? Top USAF General Says ‘Yes,’ Gates Says ‘No’,”
Congress.org
, September 25, 2010.
131
Paul Chesser, “Did DOE Rush to Give Away Stimulus Compromise National Security?” National Legal and Policy Center, January 30, 2012.
Paul Chesser, “Did DOE Rush to Give Away Stimulus Compromise National Security?” National Legal and Policy Center, January 30, 2012.
132
James Corum, “US defense cuts are not about saving money - they are about changing America’s strategic role,”
Telegraph
, January 12, 2011.
CHAPTER ELEVENJames Corum, “US defense cuts are not about saving money - they are about changing America’s strategic role,”
Telegraph
, January 12, 2011.
1
Bob Owens, “Gunwalker: From Obama’s Inauguration to Issa’s Report,” PJ Media, June 20, 2011.
Bob Owens, “Gunwalker: From Obama’s Inauguration to Issa’s Report,” PJ Media, June 20, 2011.
2
Michael Isikoff, “A Self-Inflicted Gun Wound,”
The Daily Beast
, March 24, 2009.
Michael Isikoff, “A Self-Inflicted Gun Wound,”
The Daily Beast
, March 24, 2009.
3
Dane Schiller, “U.S. border czar confronts disturbing Mexico discovery,”
Houston Chronicle
, April 14, 2009.
Dane Schiller, “U.S. border czar confronts disturbing Mexico discovery,”
Houston Chronicle
, April 14, 2009.
4
Katie Pavlich, “Obama Administration to Implement More Gun Control Without Congress,
Townhall.com
, July 8, 2011.
Katie Pavlich, “Obama Administration to Implement More Gun Control Without Congress,
Townhall.com
, July 8, 2011.
5
Joint Staff Report, “The Department of Justice’s Operation Fast and Furious: Account of ATF Agents,” United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, June 14, 2011.
Joint Staff Report, “The Department of Justice’s Operation Fast and Furious: Account of ATF Agents,” United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, June 14, 2011.
6
Richard A. Serrano, “Congress expands Fast and Furious probe to White House,”
Los Angeles Times
, September 9, 2011.
Richard A. Serrano, “Congress expands Fast and Furious probe to White House,”
Los Angeles Times
, September 9, 2011.
7
Katie Pavlich, “Attorney General in Mexico: 200 Murders Result of Operation Fast and Furious,” Townhall
.
com September 20, 2011, and Tina Korbe, “Mark Steyn: Why the lack of MSM outrage at ‘dead Mexicans’?”
HotAir.com
, October 7, 2011.
Katie Pavlich, “Attorney General in Mexico: 200 Murders Result of Operation Fast and Furious,” Townhall
.
com September 20, 2011, and Tina Korbe, “Mark Steyn: Why the lack of MSM outrage at ‘dead Mexicans’?”
HotAir.com
, October 7, 2011.
8
Richard A. Serrano, “Firearms from ATF sting linked to 11 more violent crimes in U.S.,”
Los Angeles Times
, August 17, 2011.
Richard A. Serrano, “Firearms from ATF sting linked to 11 more violent crimes in U.S.,”
Los Angeles Times
, August 17, 2011.
9
Editorial, “Operation Fast and Furious Should End Holder Tenure,”
Washington Examiner
, June 16, 2011.
Editorial, “Operation Fast and Furious Should End Holder Tenure,”
Washington Examiner
, June 16, 2011.
10
Ken Ellingwood, Richard A. Serrano, and Tracy Wilkinson, “Mexico still waiting for answers on Fast and Furious program,”
Los Angeles Times
, September 19, 2011.
Ken Ellingwood, Richard A. Serrano, and Tracy Wilkinson, “Mexico still waiting for answers on Fast and Furious program,”
Los Angeles Times
, September 19, 2011.
11
Richard A. Serrano, “Congress expands Fast and Furious probe to White House,”
Los Angeles Times
, September 9, 2011.
Richard A. Serrano, “Congress expands Fast and Furious probe to White House,”
Los Angeles Times
, September 9, 2011.
12
Sharyl Attkisson, “ATF manager says he shared Fast and Furious Info with White Hose,” CBS News, July 26, 2011.
Sharyl Attkisson, “ATF manager says he shared Fast and Furious Info with White Hose,” CBS News, July 26, 2011.
13
.Richard A. Serrano, “White House received emails about Fast and Furious gun-trafficking operation,”
Los Angeles Times
, September 2, 2011.
.Richard A. Serrano, “White House received emails about Fast and Furious gun-trafficking operation,”
Los Angeles Times
, September 2, 2011.
14
“Key Players and Places,” Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Operation Fast and Furious.
“Key Players and Places,” Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Operation Fast and Furious.
15
William La Jeunesse, “Friction Grows Between Lawmakers and DOJ Over ‘Project Gunrunner’ Probe,” Fox News, May 4, 2011.
William La Jeunesse, “Friction Grows Between Lawmakers and DOJ Over ‘Project Gunrunner’ Probe,” Fox News, May 4, 2011.
16
Matthew Boyle, “DOJ deflects gunrunner, Fast and Furious blame to local officials,”
The Daily Caller
, May 10, 2011.
Matthew Boyle, “DOJ deflects gunrunner, Fast and Furious blame to local officials,”
The Daily Caller
, May 10, 2011.
17
John Hayward “No, Operation Wide Receiver Does Not Excuse Obama Or Holder,”
Human Events
, October 7, 2011.
John Hayward “No, Operation Wide Receiver Does Not Excuse Obama Or Holder,”
Human Events
, October 7, 2011.
18
Ibid.
Ibid.
19
Ed Morrissey, “Video: Cornyn blows up ‘Bush did it too’ on Fast and Furious,”
HotAir.com
, November 10, 2011, and Andrew C. McCarthy, “Fast & Furious Was… Bush’s Fault,” National Review Online
The Corner
, November 8, 2011.
Ed Morrissey, “Video: Cornyn blows up ‘Bush did it too’ on Fast and Furious,”
HotAir.com
, November 10, 2011, and Andrew C. McCarthy, “Fast & Furious Was… Bush’s Fault,” National Review Online
The Corner
, November 8, 2011.
20
Editorial, “Operation Fast and Furious Should End Holder Tenure,”
Washington Examiner
.
Editorial, “Operation Fast and Furious Should End Holder Tenure,”
Washington Examiner
.
21
Ibid.
Ibid.
22
Joint Staff Report, “The Department of Justice’s Operation Fast and Furious: Accounts of ATF Agents,” United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, June 14, 2011.
Joint Staff Report, “The Department of Justice’s Operation Fast and Furious: Accounts of ATF Agents,” United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, June 14, 2011.
23
Paul Bedard, “Fast & Furious Was Much Broader, Issa Charges,”
U.S. News & World Report
Washington Whispers, July 6, 2011.
Paul Bedard, “Fast & Furious Was Much Broader, Issa Charges,”
U.S. News & World Report
Washington Whispers, July 6, 2011.
24
Richard A. Serrano, “ATF promotes supervisors in controversial gun operation,”
Los Angeles Times
, August 16, 2011.
Richard A. Serrano, “ATF promotes supervisors in controversial gun operation,”
Los Angeles Times
, August 16, 2011.
25
Ibid.
Ibid.
26
Ibid.
Ibid.
27
Bob Owens, “ATF Whistleblower: Gunwalker Officials Being Shielded,” PJ Media, August 19, 2011.
Bob Owens, “ATF Whistleblower: Gunwalker Officials Being Shielded,” PJ Media, August 19, 2011.
28
Jennifer Epstein and Josh Gerstein, “Ken Melson, acting ATF chief, steps down,”
Politico
, August 30, 2011.
Jennifer Epstein and Josh Gerstein, “Ken Melson, acting ATF chief, steps down,”
Politico
, August 30, 2011.
29
Joint Staff Report, “The Department of Justice’s Operation Fast and Furious: Accounts of ATF Agents,” United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, June 14, 2011.
Joint Staff Report, “The Department of Justice’s Operation Fast and Furious: Accounts of ATF Agents,” United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, June 14, 2011.
30
Maxim Lott, “‘Project Gunrunner’ Whistleblower Says ATF Sent Him Termination Notice,” Fox News, June 27, 2011.
Maxim Lott, “‘Project Gunrunner’ Whistleblower Says ATF Sent Him Termination Notice,” Fox News, June 27, 2011.
31
Ibid.
Ibid.
32
David Codrea, “Federal LEO Advocacy Group Charges Retaliation for Gunwalker Testimony,”
The Examiner
, September 5, 2011, and Luciano Cerasi, Associate General Counsel, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, “Letter to Sen. Charles Grassley and Rep. Darrell Issa,” August 31, 2011.
David Codrea, “Federal LEO Advocacy Group Charges Retaliation for Gunwalker Testimony,”
The Examiner
, September 5, 2011, and Luciano Cerasi, Associate General Counsel, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, “Letter to Sen. Charles Grassley and Rep. Darrell Issa,” August 31, 2011.
33
Katie Pavlich, “Dems Call for More Gun Control in Light of Operation Fast and Furious,”
Townhall.com
, June 30, 2011.
Katie Pavlich, “Dems Call for More Gun Control in Light of Operation Fast and Furious,”
Townhall.com
, June 30, 2011.
34
Seung Min Kim, “‘Fast and Furious’ inquiry broadens,”
Politico
, June 30, 2011.
Seung Min Kim, “‘Fast and Furious’ inquiry broadens,”
Politico
, June 30, 2011.
35
Committee Staff for Chairman Darrell Issa and Senator Charles Grassley, Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee, “Memorandum: Re: Main Justice: Extensive Involvement in Operation Fast and Furious,” House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, February 1, 2012.
Committee Staff for Chairman Darrell Issa and Senator Charles Grassley, Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee, “Memorandum: Re: Main Justice: Extensive Involvement in Operation Fast and Furious,” House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, February 1, 2012.
36
Ronald Kolb, “Connecting the Dots on Fast and Furious,”
American Thinker
, March 2, 2012.
Ronald Kolb, “Connecting the Dots on Fast and Furious,”
American Thinker
, March 2, 2012.
37
News Release, “Grassley Presses Holder on Gunwalking Allowed by Justice Department,” Federal News Service, November 8, 2011.
News Release, “Grassley Presses Holder on Gunwalking Allowed by Justice Department,” Federal News Service, November 8, 2011.
38
“Gowdy Questions AG Holder on Key Players Involved with Fast & Furious,”
YouTube.com
, December 8, 2011.
“Gowdy Questions AG Holder on Key Players Involved with Fast & Furious,”
YouTube.com
, December 8, 2011.
39
Ibid.
Ibid.
40
Katie Pavlich, “Democrats Fully Engaged in Fast and Furious Coverup,”
Townhall.com
, January 31, 2012.
Katie Pavlich, “Democrats Fully Engaged in Fast and Furious Coverup,”
Townhall.com
, January 31, 2012.
41
Anderson Cooper, “AC360 Follow: Congress Wants Answers on ATF Operation,”
AC360Blogs.CNN.com
, June 22, 2011.
Anderson Cooper, “AC360 Follow: Congress Wants Answers on ATF Operation,”
AC360Blogs.CNN.com
, June 22, 2011.
42
Katie Pavlich, “Obama Still Denies Holder Authorized Operation Fast and Furious,”
Townhall.com
, June 29, 2011.
Katie Pavlich, “Obama Still Denies Holder Authorized Operation Fast and Furious,”
Townhall.com
, June 29, 2011.
43
Ibid.
Ibid.
44
Darrell Issa, “Issa: Holder protecting staff over ‘Fast and Furious,’”
USA Today
, December 7, 2011.
Darrell Issa, “Issa: Holder protecting staff over ‘Fast and Furious,’”
USA Today
, December 7, 2011.
45
Devin Dwyer, “Obama on ‘Fast and Furious’: ‘People Who Have Screwed Up Will Be Held Accountable,’” ABC News, October 18, 2011.
Devin Dwyer, “Obama on ‘Fast and Furious’: ‘People Who Have Screwed Up Will Be Held Accountable,’” ABC News, October 18, 2011.
46
William La Jeunesse, “‘Fast and Furious’ Whistleblowers Struggle Six Months After Testifying Against ATF Program,” Fox News, November 30, 2011.
William La Jeunesse, “‘Fast and Furious’ Whistleblowers Struggle Six Months After Testifying Against ATF Program,” Fox News, November 30, 2011.
47
Ibid.
Ibid.
48
Ibid.
Ibid.
49
Ibid.
Ibid.
50
Ibid.
Ibid.
51
Ed Morrissey, “Holder to Issa: I’ll hold people accountable … for whistleblowing,”
HotAir.com
, February 2, 2012.
Ed Morrissey, “Holder to Issa: I’ll hold people accountable … for whistleblowing,”
HotAir.com
, February 2, 2012.
52
William La Jeunesse, “Issa Threatens Contempt Proceeding Against Holder if Justice Fails to Comply with Fast and Furious Subpoenas,” Fox News, January 31, 2012.
William La Jeunesse, “Issa Threatens Contempt Proceeding Against Holder if Justice Fails to Comply with Fast and Furious Subpoenas,” Fox News, January 31, 2012.
53
Ibid.
Ibid.
54
Ibid.
Ibid.
55
Sharyl Attkisson, “DOJ’s Breuer authorized wiretap in ATF Fast and Furious case,” CBS News, May 4, 2011.
Sharyl Attkisson, “DOJ’s Breuer authorized wiretap in ATF Fast and Furious case,” CBS News, May 4, 2011.
56
Katie Pavlich, “Democrats Fully Engaged in Fast and Furious Coverup,”
Townhall.com
.
Katie Pavlich, “Democrats Fully Engaged in Fast and Furious Coverup,”
Townhall.com
.
57
“Gowdy to AG Holder: Wiretaps for Operation Fast & Furious and Hierarchy of Key DOJ Players,”
YouTube.com
.
“Gowdy to AG Holder: Wiretaps for Operation Fast & Furious and Hierarchy of Key DOJ Players,”
YouTube.com
.
58
Katie Pavlich, “Democrats Fully Engaged in Fast and Furious Coverup,”
Townhall.com
.
Katie Pavlich, “Democrats Fully Engaged in Fast and Furious Coverup,”
Townhall.com
.
59
Anderson Cooper, “AC360 Follow: Congress Wants Answers on ATF Operation,”
AC360Blogs.CNN.com
, June 22, 2011.
Anderson Cooper, “AC360 Follow: Congress Wants Answers on ATF Operation,”
AC360Blogs.CNN.com
, June 22, 2011.
60
John Hayward, “The Truth About Gunwalker,”
Human Events
, June 24, 2011.
John Hayward, “The Truth About Gunwalker,”
Human Events
, June 24, 2011.
61
Deputy Attorney General James Cole, “Statement of Deputy Attorney General James Cole Regarding Information Requests for Multiple Sales of Semi-Automatic Rifles with Detachable Magazines,” the United States Department of Justice, July 11, 2011.
Deputy Attorney General James Cole, “Statement of Deputy Attorney General James Cole Regarding Information Requests for Multiple Sales of Semi-Automatic Rifles with Detachable Magazines,” the United States Department of Justice, July 11, 2011.
62
William La Jeunesse and Laura Prabucki, “GOP Report: Justice Officials Were on Top of Fast and Furious,” Fox News, February 2, 2012.
William La Jeunesse and Laura Prabucki, “GOP Report: Justice Officials Were on Top of Fast and Furious,” Fox News, February 2, 2012.
63
Ibid.
Ibid.
64
“Fortress Holder: A Year of Justice Department Stonewalling, Visualized,” Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, February 2012.
“Fortress Holder: A Year of Justice Department Stonewalling, Visualized,” Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, February 2012.
65
Committee Staff for Chairman Darrell Issa and Senator Charles Grassley, Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee, “Memorandum: Re: Main Justice: Extensive Involvement in Operation Fast and Furious,” House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, February 1, 2012.
Committee Staff for Chairman Darrell Issa and Senator Charles Grassley, Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee, “Memorandum: Re: Main Justice: Extensive Involvement in Operation Fast and Furious,” House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, February 1, 2012.
66
Ibid.
Ibid.
67
Ibid.
Ibid.
68
Matthew Boyle, “Lieberman Directs Staff to Examine Fast and Furious Coordination,”
The Daily Caller
, December 22, 2011.
Matthew Boyle, “Lieberman Directs Staff to Examine Fast and Furious Coordination,”
The Daily Caller
, December 22, 2011.
69
Committee Staff for Chairman Darrell Issa and Senator Charles Grassley, “Memorandum: Re: Main Justice: Extensive Involvement in Operation Fast and Furious,” House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Committee Staff for Chairman Darrell Issa and Senator Charles Grassley, “Memorandum: Re: Main Justice: Extensive Involvement in Operation Fast and Furious,” House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
70
Ibid.
Ibid.
71
Ibid.
Ibid.
72
Ibid.
CHAPTER TWELVEIbid.
1
“Biden: Obama Has a ‘Brain Bigger Than His Skull,’”
RealClearPolitics
, October 15, 2010.
“Biden: Obama Has a ‘Brain Bigger Than His Skull,’”
RealClearPolitics
, October 15, 2010.
2
Roger Simon, “W.H. furious over speech delay,”
Politico
, September 4, 2011.
Roger Simon, “W.H. furious over speech delay,”
Politico
, September 4, 2011.
3
Ibid.
Ibid.
4
Ibid.
Ibid.
5
“Obama: My Finances Have Suffered Too,” Breitbart TV, July 27, 2010.
“Obama: My Finances Have Suffered Too,” Breitbart TV, July 27, 2010.
6
“Obama: We don’t get enough credit for success,” CBS News, August 1, 2010.
“Obama: We don’t get enough credit for success,” CBS News, August 1, 2010.
7
Ibid.
Ibid.
8
Ian Swanson, “Top Obama adviser says unemployment won’t be key in 2012,”
The Hill
, July 7, 2011.
Ian Swanson, “Top Obama adviser says unemployment won’t be key in 2012,”
The Hill
, July 7, 2011.
9
Michael A. Memoli, “Biden: Second Obama term possible even with high unemployment,”
Los Angeles Times
, August 22, 2011.
Michael A. Memoli, “Biden: Second Obama term possible even with high unemployment,”
Los Angeles Times
, August 22, 2011.
10
Eric Scheiner, “Obama: ‘Professional Politicians’ Understand Debt Crisis Better Than ‘The Public,’” CNS News, July 11, 2011.
Eric Scheiner, “Obama: ‘Professional Politicians’ Understand Debt Crisis Better Than ‘The Public,’” CNS News, July 11, 2011.
11
Matt Cover, “White House: ‘Americans Don’t Have a Lot of Time to Focus on ‘What is a Debt Ceiling?’” CNS News, July 13, 2011.
Matt Cover, “White House: ‘Americans Don’t Have a Lot of Time to Focus on ‘What is a Debt Ceiling?’” CNS News, July 13, 2011.
12
“Obama: Fourth Best President in History Due to Foreign Policy Achievements,”
RealClearPolitics
, December 17, 2011.
“Obama: Fourth Best President in History Due to Foreign Policy Achievements,”
RealClearPolitics
, December 17, 2011.
13
“Obama Likens Himself To Gandhi And Nelson Mandela,”
RealClearPolitics
, March 2, 2012.
“Obama Likens Himself To Gandhi And Nelson Mandela,”
RealClearPolitics
, March 2, 2012.
14
Michael Barone, “Like Chauncey Gardiner, Obama is Profoundly Aloof,”
Washington Examiner
, June 25, 2011.
Michael Barone, “Like Chauncey Gardiner, Obama is Profoundly Aloof,”
Washington Examiner
, June 25, 2011.
15
Maureen Dowd, “Showtime at the Apollo,”
New York Times
, January 21, 2012.
Maureen Dowd, “Showtime at the Apollo,”
New York Times
, January 21, 2012.
16
Ibid.
Ibid.
17
Sam Youngman, “White House unloads anger over criticism from ‘professional left,’”
The Hill
, August 10, 2010.
Sam Youngman, “White House unloads anger over criticism from ‘professional left,’”
The Hill
, August 10, 2010.
18
Alexander Mooney, “Obama: They talk about me like a dog,” CNN
Political Ticker
, September 6, 2010.
Alexander Mooney, “Obama: They talk about me like a dog,” CNN
Political Ticker
, September 6, 2010.
19
“Jindal: Obama Told Us Not to Criticize Him on TV,”
The Right Scoop
, November 22, 2010.
“Jindal: Obama Told Us Not to Criticize Him on TV,”
The Right Scoop
, November 22, 2010.
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