Singlaub, who publicly criticized President Carter twice in one year and retired after a meeting with the secretary of the army, stresses that his views are consistent with the consensus of the senior officers in the United States armed forces. He explains the events behind his statement about withdrawal of U.S. troops from Korea, and notes that this episode provides important insight into the consultations between the president and Joint Chiefs of Staff. He also discusses the capabilities of the U.S. armed forces to carry out their assigned missions, asserting that the U.S. has been engaged in gradual unilateral disarmament for five years. He urges the audience to support organizations such as the Coalition for Peace through Strength.