Gee, this puts Barry in an awkward position...turns out Romney was correct. Let's not forget, Palin stated the same thing and the liberal media mocked her as well.
Joint Chiefs nominee appears to side with Romney on Russian threatThe general chosen by President Obama to replace the Pentagon’s top military officer has put the administration in an awkward position after remarks Thursday in which he called Russia "the greatest threat to our national security" -- a stance taken by 2012 GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, and lambasted by the president during the 2012 campaign.
Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford, nominated to replace Gen. Martin Dempsey as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made the comments in response to a question by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., at Dunford's confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
“My assessment today, Senator, is that Russia presents the greatest threat to our national security,†Dunford told lawmakers.
“So if you want to talk about a nation that could pose an existential threat to the United States, I’d have to point to Russia."
- Gen. Joseph Dunford
“In Russia we have a nuclear power. We have one that not only has the capability to violate the sovereignty of our allies and to do things that are inconsistent with our national interests, but they’re in the process of doing so,†Dunford said.
“So if you want to talk about a nation that could pose an existential threat to the United States, I’d have to point to Russia. And if you look at their behavior, it’s nothing short of alarming,†Dunford said.
Dunford’s views align with Romney's, who during the 2012 presidential campaign labeled Russia “the number one geopolitical foe†of the United States, a remark that Obama mocked during the third presidential debate...http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/07/10/joint-chiefs-nominee-sides-with-romney-brands-russia-greatest-threat-to-us/
