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    From West Point to Afghanistan, Obama Defends His Foreign Policy

    We hear what President Obama told graduating cadets at West Point about his vision for the military and its role in his foreign policy for the future.

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    By Warren Olney • May 28, 2014 • 51m Listen

    Cadets graduating from West Point today won't be going to war in Iraq or Afghanistan. We hear what President Obama told them about his vision for the military and its role in his foreign policy for the future. Also, Edward Snowden says he was really a spy. On today's Talking Point, is Amazon guilty of blackmail and censorship?

    Banner image: President Barack Obama delivers the commencement address during the U.S. Military Academy’s 216th Graduation Ceremony

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Mike Kessler

      freelance journalist

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

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