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Back to Episodes#087: Warrior Diplomat - Florida Congressman Mike Waltz
Description
Leadership requires the perfect balance of strength, compassion and unity. For this episode Fran Racioppi traveled to Capitol Hill to sit down with Congressman Mike Waltz; the first Green Beret ever elected to Congress. He represents Florida's 6th District and is the author of Warrior Diplomat: A Green Beret's Battles From Washington To Afghanistan.
The Congressman and Fran define the term Warrior Diplomat and what it means to balance raw power with statesmanship. They break down the division surrounding the 2022 election cycle and provide a first look into America's 188th Congress; a Congress which will contain over 90 Veterans - the most since the post-Vietnam era.
Learn more about Congressman Mike Waltz at waltz.house.gov and on social media @repmichaelgwaltz.
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Highlights:
- 0:00 Welcome to Capitol Hill
- 5:27 Defining Warrior Diplomat and building coalitions
- 9:51 Building a long term national defense strategy to win
- 15:36 The strategic impact of Green Berets in business
- 22:32 Becoming the first Green Beret in Congress
- 25:56 How we reduce hostility in Congress and between parties
- 28:36 The top prioritie