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2019 William S. Cohen Lecture
“Defense and Diplomacy in an Uncertain World: A Conversation with Secretary John Kerry and Secretary Bill Cohen”
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Former Defense Sec. William Cohen on partisanship and impeachment evidence
Former Rep. William Cohen was among a handful of Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee in 1974 to vote for the impeachment of President Nixon. Cohen later served as secretary of defense under President Clinton, who was impeached during that time. Former Sec. Cohen joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his unique perspective on impeachment as President Trump’s Senate trial dawns.
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Long overdue for the 25th Amendment: Fmr. Sec. Def. William Cohen
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen discusses President Trump's failure to address today's siege of Congress, as well as what he considers numerous other failures of leadership. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen told CNBC on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s Cabinet should invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office after pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
“I don’t know where his Cabinet has been all this time, but it’s long overdue for the 25th Amendment because this man is no longer capable of serving the United States of America,” Cohen said on “Closing Bell.” Cohen, who led the Defense Department during Bill Clinton’s presidency, is also a former GOP senator ...
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Trump 'can't leave soon enough,' says former GOP senator
William Cohen, former secretary of defence and former Republican senator from Maine, says U.S. President Donald Trump has committed multiple impeachable offences and must be removed from office as soon as possible.
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William Cohen: Vote To Acquit Trump Betrays Sacrifice Of Previous Generations | MTP Daily | MSNBC
Former Secretary of Defense, William Cohen discusses his experience after he voted to impeach former President Richard Nixon as a Republican member of Congress in 1974. Aired on 02/12/2021.
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Ex-GOP senator slams Republicans: May be time for new party
Former Republican Senator and Defense Secretary William Cohen criticized members of his own party who are signing on to President Donald Trump's election challenge, comparing them to circus animals under Trump's control.
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USA: WASHINGTON: WILLIAM COHEN IS SWORN IN AS SECRETARY OF DEFENCE
(24 Jan 1997) English/Nat
William Cohen was sworn in Friday as the new US secretary of defence.
The former Maine senator has started his new job by holding meetings with top military leaders, and has been briefed on the budget and military intelligence matters.
President Clinton praised former Senator William Cohen as the new Secretary of Defence took office Friday.
He said that the Senate's confirmation of Cohen provides a strong signal of a spirit of cooperation between the political parties over the future of the Pentagon.
William Cohen will assume his new post at the Pentagon today.
During his confirmation hearings, he promised Congress that U-S troops will not be in Bosnia after a June 1998 deadline.
However, a Pentagon spokesman softened that som...
published: 21 Jul 2015
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2017 William S. Cohen lecture
“Assessing the First Year of an Unconventional Presidency” was the subject of the 2017 Cohen Lecture Oct. 13 at the University of Maine.
Former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen was joined in the discussion by Ambassador Marc Grossman, former under secretary of state for political affairs, and Andrew H. Card Jr., former chief of staff to President George W. Bush. Moderating the discussion was Felicia Knight, president of the Knight Canney Group.
published: 16 Oct 2017
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2019 William S. Cohen Lecture
“Defense and Diplomacy in an Uncertain World: A Conversation with Secretary John Kerry and Secretary Bill Cohen”
“Defense and Diplomacy in an Uncertain World: A Conversation with Secretary John Kerry and Secretary Bill Cohen”
https://wn.com/2019_William_S._Cohen_Lecture
“Defense and Diplomacy in an Uncertain World: A Conversation with Secretary John Kerry and Secretary Bill Cohen”
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Former Defense Sec. William Cohen on partisanship and impeachment evidence
Former Rep. William Cohen was among a handful of Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee in 1974 to vote for the impeachment of President Nixon. Cohen late...
Former Rep. William Cohen was among a handful of Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee in 1974 to vote for the impeachment of President Nixon. Cohen later served as secretary of defense under President Clinton, who was impeached during that time. Former Sec. Cohen joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his unique perspective on impeachment as President Trump’s Senate trial dawns.
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Former Rep. William Cohen was among a handful of Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee in 1974 to vote for the impeachment of President Nixon. Cohen later served as secretary of defense under President Clinton, who was impeached during that time. Former Sec. Cohen joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his unique perspective on impeachment as President Trump’s Senate trial dawns.
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- published: 21 Jan 2020
- views: 21500
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Long overdue for the 25th Amendment: Fmr. Sec. Def. William Cohen
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen discusses President Trump's failure to address today's siege of Congress, as well as what he considers numerous other fai...
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen discusses President Trump's failure to address today's siege of Congress, as well as what he considers numerous other failures of leadership. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen told CNBC on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s Cabinet should invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office after pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
“I don’t know where his Cabinet has been all this time, but it’s long overdue for the 25th Amendment because this man is no longer capable of serving the United States of America,” Cohen said on “Closing Bell.” Cohen, who led the Defense Department during Bill Clinton’s presidency, is also a former GOP senator and congressman from Maine.
The 25th Amendment outlines how a president can be removed by the vice president and Cabinet members if deemed unable to carry out the duties of the office.
The riot at the Capitol disrupted a meeting of Congress to confirm the Electoral College results that showed President-elect Joe Biden defeated Trump in the November election. Trump, who refused to concede the election to Biden, has repeatedly and falsely claimed that his loss was due to widespread voter fraud.
Trump addressed supporters who had gathered in Washington earlier Wednesday, once again vowing not to concede. “We will stop the steal!” he said at one point.
Cohen said the events that later took place at the Capitol could be traced back to Trump’s actions and rhetoric. He said Trump’s video posted to Twitter in which the president told rioters to “go home now” was too little, too late. “You already encouraged them to do exactly what they’ve done,” Cohen said, referring to Trump. “You’re responsible for it. You should be held accountable for it.”
Trump’s Twitter video also continued the false narrative of a stolen election. By continually perpetuating those baseless claims, Cohen said Trump stoked the flames that erupted and culminated in the Capitol being evacuated.
“He’s been out there promoting this and stirring up the anger and then you have his supporters on Capitol Hill saying, ‘The people are angry.’ Well why are they angry? They’re angry because he’s told them to be angry,” Cohen said. “He’s told them that it’s all a fraudulent election and therefore they have a right to be angry and to storm Capitol Hill.”
Cohen said he came up on Capitol Hill with Biden, calling the president-elect the right man at the right time. Biden spoke live from Delaware before Trump’s Twitter video. Biden had a message of unity, but in a veiled remarks called out Trump for indicting the rioting and to “step up” to stop it.
“When I listened to President-elect Joe Biden say, ‘Mr. President, step up,’ I wanted to conclude it by saying, step up or step down,” Cohen said. “I think it’s time for him to step down. Step away. You no longer are president. You haven’t been president. You have been stoking this kind of violent action for four years now.”
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https://wn.com/Long_Overdue_For_The_25Th_Amendment_Fmr._Sec._Def._William_Cohen
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen discusses President Trump's failure to address today's siege of Congress, as well as what he considers numerous other failures of leadership. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen told CNBC on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s Cabinet should invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office after pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
“I don’t know where his Cabinet has been all this time, but it’s long overdue for the 25th Amendment because this man is no longer capable of serving the United States of America,” Cohen said on “Closing Bell.” Cohen, who led the Defense Department during Bill Clinton’s presidency, is also a former GOP senator and congressman from Maine.
The 25th Amendment outlines how a president can be removed by the vice president and Cabinet members if deemed unable to carry out the duties of the office.
The riot at the Capitol disrupted a meeting of Congress to confirm the Electoral College results that showed President-elect Joe Biden defeated Trump in the November election. Trump, who refused to concede the election to Biden, has repeatedly and falsely claimed that his loss was due to widespread voter fraud.
Trump addressed supporters who had gathered in Washington earlier Wednesday, once again vowing not to concede. “We will stop the steal!” he said at one point.
Cohen said the events that later took place at the Capitol could be traced back to Trump’s actions and rhetoric. He said Trump’s video posted to Twitter in which the president told rioters to “go home now” was too little, too late. “You already encouraged them to do exactly what they’ve done,” Cohen said, referring to Trump. “You’re responsible for it. You should be held accountable for it.”
Trump’s Twitter video also continued the false narrative of a stolen election. By continually perpetuating those baseless claims, Cohen said Trump stoked the flames that erupted and culminated in the Capitol being evacuated.
“He’s been out there promoting this and stirring up the anger and then you have his supporters on Capitol Hill saying, ‘The people are angry.’ Well why are they angry? They’re angry because he’s told them to be angry,” Cohen said. “He’s told them that it’s all a fraudulent election and therefore they have a right to be angry and to storm Capitol Hill.”
Cohen said he came up on Capitol Hill with Biden, calling the president-elect the right man at the right time. Biden spoke live from Delaware before Trump’s Twitter video. Biden had a message of unity, but in a veiled remarks called out Trump for indicting the rioting and to “step up” to stop it.
“When I listened to President-elect Joe Biden say, ‘Mr. President, step up,’ I wanted to conclude it by saying, step up or step down,” Cohen said. “I think it’s time for him to step down. Step away. You no longer are president. You haven’t been president. You have been stoking this kind of violent action for four years now.”
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Trump 'can't leave soon enough,' says former GOP senator
William Cohen, former secretary of defence and former Republican senator from Maine, says U.S. President Donald Trump has committed multiple impeachable offence...
William Cohen, former secretary of defence and former Republican senator from Maine, says U.S. President Donald Trump has committed multiple impeachable offences and must be removed from office as soon as possible.
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William Cohen, former secretary of defence and former Republican senator from Maine, says U.S. President Donald Trump has committed multiple impeachable offences and must be removed from office as soon as possible.
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- published: 13 Jan 2021
- views: 30699
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William Cohen: Vote To Acquit Trump Betrays Sacrifice Of Previous Generations | MTP Daily | MSNBC
Former Secretary of Defense, William Cohen discusses his experience after he voted to impeach former President Richard Nixon as a Republican member of Congress ...
Former Secretary of Defense, William Cohen discusses his experience after he voted to impeach former President Richard Nixon as a Republican member of Congress in 1974. Aired on 02/12/2021.
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Former Secretary of Defense, William Cohen discusses his experience after he voted to impeach former President Richard Nixon as a Republican member of Congress in 1974. Aired on 02/12/2021.
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William Cohen: Vote To Acquit Trump Betrays Sacrifice Of Previous Generations | MTP Daily | MSNBC
- published: 12 Feb 2021
- views: 122010
5:22
Ex-GOP senator slams Republicans: May be time for new party
Former Republican Senator and Defense Secretary William Cohen criticized members of his own party who are signing on to President Donald Trump's election challe...
Former Republican Senator and Defense Secretary William Cohen criticized members of his own party who are signing on to President Donald Trump's election challenge, comparing them to circus animals under Trump's control.
#CNN #News
https://wn.com/Ex_Gop_Senator_Slams_Republicans_May_Be_Time_For_New_Party
Former Republican Senator and Defense Secretary William Cohen criticized members of his own party who are signing on to President Donald Trump's election challenge, comparing them to circus animals under Trump's control.
#CNN #News
- published: 01 Jan 2021
- views: 1082861
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USA: WASHINGTON: WILLIAM COHEN IS SWORN IN AS SECRETARY OF DEFENCE
(24 Jan 1997) English/Nat
William Cohen was sworn in Friday as the new US secretary of defence.
The former Maine senator has started his new job by holdi...
(24 Jan 1997) English/Nat
William Cohen was sworn in Friday as the new US secretary of defence.
The former Maine senator has started his new job by holding meetings with top military leaders, and has been briefed on the budget and military intelligence matters.
President Clinton praised former Senator William Cohen as the new Secretary of Defence took office Friday.
He said that the Senate's confirmation of Cohen provides a strong signal of a spirit of cooperation between the political parties over the future of the Pentagon.
William Cohen will assume his new post at the Pentagon today.
During his confirmation hearings, he promised Congress that U-S troops will not be in Bosnia after a June 1998 deadline.
However, a Pentagon spokesman softened that somewhat yesterday saying that it was the administration's "goal" for troops to be out of Bosnia in 18 months.
Clinton said that the Senate's quick confirmation of Cohen's nomination was a great tribute to man he described as "extraordinary".
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"I want to congratulate him on the swift confirmation of his nomination. It says a great deal about this extraordinary man that his Senate colleagues pay him the tribute of a unanimous vote of approval. In so doing, the Senate sent a strong signal of its intention to work in a constructive and bi-partisan spirit to preserve and enhance our national security. Bill Cohen is the embodiment of that spirit"
SUPERCAPTION: US President, Bill Clinton
Cohen vowed to preserve the US commitment to an active role in shaping world events, but urged caution over the extent to which America can solve global problems.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"We cannot become the world's policeman, but neither Mr President, my colleagues can we ever afford to become a prisoner of world events. American leadership remains essential to defend our global interests, and to maintain our nation's indispensable role as the world's greatest force for peace prosperity and freedom. And I'm fully conscious of the heavy responsibilities that come with this assignment. The American people have entrusted us with the care of the nation's greatest treasure - the lives of our young men and women"
SUPERCAPTION: William Cohen, Defence Secretary
Cohen's first day will include meetings with top military brass and briefings on intelligence and budget issues.
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(24 Jan 1997) English/Nat
William Cohen was sworn in Friday as the new US secretary of defence.
The former Maine senator has started his new job by holding meetings with top military leaders, and has been briefed on the budget and military intelligence matters.
President Clinton praised former Senator William Cohen as the new Secretary of Defence took office Friday.
He said that the Senate's confirmation of Cohen provides a strong signal of a spirit of cooperation between the political parties over the future of the Pentagon.
William Cohen will assume his new post at the Pentagon today.
During his confirmation hearings, he promised Congress that U-S troops will not be in Bosnia after a June 1998 deadline.
However, a Pentagon spokesman softened that somewhat yesterday saying that it was the administration's "goal" for troops to be out of Bosnia in 18 months.
Clinton said that the Senate's quick confirmation of Cohen's nomination was a great tribute to man he described as "extraordinary".
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"I want to congratulate him on the swift confirmation of his nomination. It says a great deal about this extraordinary man that his Senate colleagues pay him the tribute of a unanimous vote of approval. In so doing, the Senate sent a strong signal of its intention to work in a constructive and bi-partisan spirit to preserve and enhance our national security. Bill Cohen is the embodiment of that spirit"
SUPERCAPTION: US President, Bill Clinton
Cohen vowed to preserve the US commitment to an active role in shaping world events, but urged caution over the extent to which America can solve global problems.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"We cannot become the world's policeman, but neither Mr President, my colleagues can we ever afford to become a prisoner of world events. American leadership remains essential to defend our global interests, and to maintain our nation's indispensable role as the world's greatest force for peace prosperity and freedom. And I'm fully conscious of the heavy responsibilities that come with this assignment. The American people have entrusted us with the care of the nation's greatest treasure - the lives of our young men and women"
SUPERCAPTION: William Cohen, Defence Secretary
Cohen's first day will include meetings with top military brass and briefings on intelligence and budget issues.
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- published: 21 Jul 2015
- views: 1557
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2017 William S. Cohen lecture
“Assessing the First Year of an Unconventional Presidency” was the subject of the 2017 Cohen Lecture Oct. 13 at the University of Maine.
Former Secretary of De...
“Assessing the First Year of an Unconventional Presidency” was the subject of the 2017 Cohen Lecture Oct. 13 at the University of Maine.
Former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen was joined in the discussion by Ambassador Marc Grossman, former under secretary of state for political affairs, and Andrew H. Card Jr., former chief of staff to President George W. Bush. Moderating the discussion was Felicia Knight, president of the Knight Canney Group.
https://wn.com/2017_William_S._Cohen_Lecture
“Assessing the First Year of an Unconventional Presidency” was the subject of the 2017 Cohen Lecture Oct. 13 at the University of Maine.
Former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen was joined in the discussion by Ambassador Marc Grossman, former under secretary of state for political affairs, and Andrew H. Card Jr., former chief of staff to President George W. Bush. Moderating the discussion was Felicia Knight, president of the Knight Canney Group.
- published: 16 Oct 2017
- views: 1478