Ben Ferguson: “The President said early on he wanted regime change.”

“First and foremost, I would love for the regime to fall, but that takes an extended amount of time. Is that worth it to make that, in essence, the new objective? Now, The President said early on he wanted regime change. Yes. Doesn't mean exporting democracy. But explain to everyone listening, what is your definition of success here and is it both now, both are one in the same, or is it a two tier system?” (23:21–23:25)

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