The Text below is from [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004)], [Extensions of Remarks], [Pages E1886-E1889] Findings of the Independent Commission of Inquiry Into the Israeli Attack on the USS ``LIBERTY,'' the Recall of Military Rescue Support Aircraft While the Ship Was Under Attack, and the Subsequent Cover-Up by the United States Government We, the undersigned, having undertaken an independent investigation of Israel's attack on the USS Liberty, including eyewitness testimony from surviving crewmembers, a review of naval and other official records, an examination of official statements by the Israeli and American governments, a study of the conclusions of all previous official inquiries, and a consideration of important new evidence and recent statements from individuals having direct knowledge of the attack or the cover up, hereby find the following: 1. That on June 8, 1967, after eight hours of aerial surveillance, Israel launched a two-hour air and naval attack against the USS Liberty, the world's most sophisticated intelligence ship, inflicting 34 dead and 172 wounded American servicemen (a casualty rate of seventy percent, in a crew of 294); 2. That the Israeli air attack lasted approximately 25 minutes, during which time unmarked Israeli aircraft dropped napalm canisters on the Liberty's bridge, and fired 30mm cannons and rockets into our ship, causing 821 holes, more than 100 of which were rocket-size; survivors estimate 30 or more sorties were flown over the ship by a minimum of 12 attacking Israeli planes which were jamming all five American emergency radio channels; 3. That the torpedo boat attack involved not only the firing of torpedoes, but the machine-gunning of the Liberty's firefighters and stretcher-bearers as they struggled to save their ship and crew; the Israeli torpedo boats later returned to machine-gun at close range three of the Liberty's life rafts that had been lowered into the water by survivors to rescue the most seriously wounded; 4. That there is compelling evidence that Israel's attack was a deliberate attempt to destroy an American ship and kill her entire crew; evidence of such intent is supported by statements from Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Undersecretary of State George Ball, former CIA director Richard Helms, former NSA directors Lieutenant General William Odom, USA (Ret.), Admiral Bobby Ray Inman, USN (Ret.), and Marshal Carter; former NSA deputy directors Oliver Kirby and Major General John Morrison, USAF (Ret.); and former Ambassador Dwight Porter, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon in 1967; 5. That in attacking the USS Liberty, Israel committed acts of murder against American servicemen and an act of war against the United States; 6. That fearing conflict with Israel, the White House deliberately prevented the U.S. Navy from coming to the defense of the Liberty by recalling Sixth Fleet military rescue support while the ship was under attack; evidence of the recall of rescue aircraft is supported by statements of Captain Joe Tully, Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga, and Rear Admiral Lawrence Geis, the Sixth Fleet carrier division commander, at the time of the attack; never before in American naval history has a rescue mission been cancelled when an American ship was under attack; 7. That although the Liberty was saved from almost certain destruction through the heroic efforts of the ship's Captain, William L. McGonagle (MOH), and his brave crew, surviving crewmembers were later threatened with ``court-martial, imprisonment or worse'' if they exposed the truth; and were abandoned by their own government; 8. That due to the influence of Israel's powerful supporters in the United States, the White House deliberately covered up the facts of this attack from the American people; 9. That due to continuing pressure by the pro-Israel lobby in the United States, this attack remains the only serious naval incident that has never been thoroughly investigated by Congress; to this day, no surviving crewmember has been permitted to officially and publicly testify about the attack; 10. That there has been an official cover-up without precedent in American naval history; the existence of such a cover-up is now supported by statements of Rear Admiral Merlin Staring, USN (Ret.), former Judge Advocate General of the Navy; and Captain Ward Boston, USN, (Ret.), the chief counsel to the Navy's 1967 Court of Inquiry of the Liberty attack; 11. That the truth about Israel's attack and subsequent White House cover-up continues to be officially concealed from the American people to the present day and is a national disgrace; 12. That a danger to our national security exists whenever our elected officials are willing to subordinate American interests to those of any foreign nation, and specifically are unwilling to challenge Israel's interests when they conflict with American interests; this policy, evidenced by the failure to defend the USS Liberty and the subsequent official cover-up of the Israeli attack, endangers the safety of Americans and the security of the United States. Whereupon, we, the undersigned, in order to fulfill our duty to the brave crew of the USS Liberty and to all Americans who are asked to serve in our Armed Forces, hereby call upon the Department of the Navy, the Congress of the United States and the American people to immediately take the following actions: First, That a new Court of Inquiry be convened by the Department of the Navy, operating with Congressional oversight, to take public testimony from surviving crewmembers; and to thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the attack on the USS Liberty, with full cooperation from the National Security Agency, the Central Intelligence Agency and the military intelligence services, and to determine Israel's possible motive in launching said attack on a U.S. naval vessel; Second, That every appropriate committee of the Congress of the United States investigate the actions of the White House and Defense Department that prevented the rescue of the USS Liberty, thereafter threatened her surviving officers and men if they exposed the truth, and covered up the true circumstances of the attack from the American people; and Third, That the eighth day of June of every year be proclaimed to be hereafter known as USS Liberty Remembrance Day, in order to commemorate the Liberty's heroic crew; and to educate the American people of the danger to our national security inherent in any passionate attachment of our elected officials for any foreign nation. Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff- General of Marines Raymond G. Davis (MOH), former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps- Rear Admiral Merlin Staring, former Judge Advocate General of the Navy-- Ambassador James Akins, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia--
Speak about the 19 year old Palestinian engineering student who was recovering in a hospital tent and they burned him alive last night with his mother. Discuss the Palestinian victims slaughtered by Israel. Thank you Ambassador for mentioning him!!!
The Text below is from [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004)], [Extensions of Remarks], [Pages E1886-E1889] Findings of the Independent Commission of Inquiry Into the Israeli Attack on the USS ``LIBERTY,'' the Recall of Military Rescue Support Aircraft While the Ship Was Under Attack, and the Subsequent Cover-Up by the United States Government We, the undersigned, having undertaken an independent investigation of Israel's attack on the USS Liberty, including eyewitness testimony from surviving crewmembers, a review of naval and other official records, an examination of official statements by the Israeli and American governments, a study of the conclusions of all previous official inquiries, and a consideration of important new evidence and recent statements from individuals having direct knowledge of the attack or the cover up, hereby find the following: 1. That on June 8, 1967, after eight hours of aerial surveillance, Israel launched a two-hour air and naval attack against the USS Liberty, the world's most sophisticated intelligence ship, inflicting 34 dead and 172 wounded American servicemen (a casualty rate of seventy percent, in a crew of 294); 2. That the Israeli air attack lasted approximately 25 minutes, during which time unmarked Israeli aircraft dropped napalm canisters on the Liberty's bridge, and fired 30mm cannons and rockets into our ship, causing 821 holes, more than 100 of which were rocket-size; survivors estimate 30 or more sorties were flown over the ship by a minimum of 12 attacking Israeli planes which were jamming all five American emergency radio channels; 3. That the torpedo boat attack involved not only the firing of torpedoes, but the machine-gunning of the Liberty's firefighters and stretcher-bearers as they struggled to save their ship and crew; the Israeli torpedo boats later returned to machine-gun at close range three of the Liberty's life rafts that had been lowered into the water by survivors to rescue the most seriously wounded; 4. That there is compelling evidence that Israel's attack was a deliberate attempt to destroy an American ship and kill her entire crew; evidence of such intent is supported by statements from Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Undersecretary of State George Ball, former CIA director Richard Helms, former NSA directors Lieutenant General William Odom, USA (Ret.), Admiral Bobby Ray Inman, USN (Ret.), and Marshal Carter; former NSA deputy directors Oliver Kirby and Major General John Morrison, USAF (Ret.); and former Ambassador Dwight Porter, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon in 1967; 5. That in attacking the USS Liberty, Israel committed acts of murder against American servicemen and an act of war against the United States; 6. That fearing conflict with Israel, the White House deliberately prevented the U.S. Navy from coming to the defense of the Liberty by recalling Sixth Fleet military rescue support while the ship was under attack; evidence of the recall of rescue aircraft is supported by statements of Captain Joe Tully, Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga, and Rear Admiral Lawrence Geis, the Sixth Fleet carrier division commander, at the time of the attack; never before in American naval history has a rescue mission been cancelled when an American ship was under attack; 7. That although the Liberty was saved from almost certain destruction through the heroic efforts of the ship's Captain, William L. McGonagle (MOH), and his brave crew, surviving crewmembers were later threatened with ``court-martial, imprisonment or worse'' if they exposed the truth; and were abandoned by their own government; 8. That due to the influence of Israel's powerful supporters in the United States, the White House deliberately covered up the facts of this attack from the American people; 9. That due to continuing pressure by the pro-Israel lobby in the United States, this attack remains the only serious naval incident that has never been thoroughly investigated by Congress; to this day, no surviving crewmember has been permitted to officially and publicly testify about the attack; 10. That there has been an official cover-up without precedent in American naval history; the existence of such a cover-up is now supported by statements of Rear Admiral Merlin Staring, USN (Ret.), former Judge Advocate General of the Navy; and Captain Ward Boston, USN, (Ret.), the chief counsel to the Navy's 1967 Court of Inquiry of the Liberty attack; 11. That the truth about Israel's attack and subsequent White House cover-up continues to be officially concealed from the American people to the present day and is a national disgrace; 12. That a danger to our national security exists whenever our elected officials are willing to subordinate American interests to those of any foreign nation, and specifically are unwilling to challenge Israel's interests when they conflict with American interests; this policy, evidenced by the failure to defend the USS Liberty and the subsequent official cover-up of the Israeli attack, endangers the safety of Americans and the security of the United States. Whereupon, we, the undersigned, in order to fulfill our duty to the brave crew of the USS Liberty and to all Americans who are asked to serve in our Armed Forces, hereby call upon the Department of the Navy, the Congress of the United States and the American people to immediately take the following actions: First, That a new Court of Inquiry be convened by the Department of the Navy, operating with Congressional oversight, to take public testimony from surviving crewmembers; and to thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the attack on the USS Liberty, with full cooperation from the National Security Agency, the Central Intelligence Agency and the military intelligence services, and to determine Israel's possible motive in launching said attack on a U.S. naval vessel; Second, That every appropriate committee of the Congress of the United States investigate the actions of the White House and Defense Department that prevented the rescue of the USS Liberty, thereafter threatened her surviving officers and men if they exposed the truth, and covered up the true circumstances of the attack from the American people; and Third, That the eighth day of June of every year be proclaimed to be hereafter known as USS Liberty Remembrance Day, in order to commemorate the Liberty's heroic crew; and to educate the American people of the danger to our national security inherent in any passionate attachment of our elected officials for any foreign nation. Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff- General of Marines Raymond G. Davis (MOH), former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps- Rear Admiral Merlin Staring, former Judge Advocate General of the Navy-- Ambassador James Akins, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia--
... Right now, we have to live with the circumstances that we have." What about the hundreds of thousands that right now have to die because of the circumstances that have been forced upon them.
So if Israel attacked UN peacekeepers by rights the US should be obligated to give air cover to the UN peacekeepers? So WTF happened. Judge Andrew Napolitano.
Thanks to you both. In an interview Gabor Maté made this statement regarding the burning of the Palestinians: " it is like we're watching Auschwitz on TicTok" 🙏❤️🇵🇸🇱🇧🇸🇾🇮🇶🇮🇷🇾🇪
you please invite Professor Mohammed Marandi for an interview he could also give an insight to the Iranian viewpoint. Everyone of your guests is the best on RU-vid. Love your channel. I've been with you since you started on this platform.
I usually agree with everything Mr. Freeman says - I was uncomfortable when he stated “that some of the 1.5 billion Muslims are so outraged they may use violence against Americans” I just feel like there’s no reason to say “the Muslims” when they have been killing Christian as well. While I understood what he meant , I feel like there are Christians and Jews around the world equally as outraged and willing to seek revenge. But anytime I hear someone even in this context saying the words “Muslims may attack Americans” it is the prime opportunity for a statement to be taken out of context and to be used as more dehumanization and fear mongering against Muslims and Arabs. And this is coming from a a Christian, who has been profoundly affected by the deep faith , steadfastness resilience, community, and love the Palestinian Muslims have shown the world. They are a beacon of light. ❤️🕊️💚
❤I didn’t come to RU-vid for a comment to make me feel warm fuzzy and feel seen ..and be inspired … but what a great post to read / esp in a time of anger and xenophobic violence, and cortisol vs. curse you all.. seriously / im not a softie .. and I don’t comment on stuff but this just soothed my head in a strange way my friend ! eloquent simple and grounding post was no joke.. the perfect thing to read to calm my brain and concerned before I fall asleep !… Dopamine & hope .. And a reminder that so many wonderful people still exist everywhere. We all just never make the news!! Cheers 🎉 God Bless u!
The truth often makes people "uncomfortable"... Get over it, as it is truth.. don't even attempt to make the argument the Muslims have ever killed as many Christians and Jews as we have them, as that would be living in a dream world..
Also a shorter version by historian Colter Louwerse with 1982 administration perspective ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MzqkR8aq3nc.htmlsi=edTPkOCmhYn-wQzM
The year is 2024 and the lack of concern for human life is frightening. These tribes are holding the world hostage and all for a piece of land measuring 25x25 miles. Our world leaders have all failed and should all be held accountable.
It is an important real estate, given the natural gas under the seabed off of Gaza. If Palestinians could get what should be theirs, soon they would have a decent life, but not, Israel wants all the wealth.
Dear Judge, I'm an Australian, and very disappointed in both my own government as well as others including the US government and the current policies in relation to many issues including and of course West Asia and Palestine. For what it's worth, thank you so much to you and your show and to the wonderful guests that you have on your show. You and your guests give people like me hope that there can be a future of peace for all.... Btw, Chas for President of the US.....just a thought.... Regards, Shaun
And still here in America... Jeudo christians support evil jews!!! Wtf is wrong with these christians????? Do you know when you walk down the streets innjersualeum as a Chrustian YOU ARE SPAT AT FROM THE JEWS
That is our country backing this evil people!! SHAME!! SHAME!!! Remember the Armenian Genocide of 1.5 Christians????? From the Turks.. with the backing of Germany and the Jews to kill all Armenians in Anatolia??? There were no cell phones then... but now every atrocity eflicted by the jews is on tape...
The Judge and his guests are an island of sanity in a sea of despair at this moment. You help us remember that decency and logic are not at odds and that without the former, the latter is pointless. Thank you.
He can NOT tell the UN forces to get out of his way! It's a Foreign Country, they have got every right to be there!!! NetanyaEvil, is totally insane and mad!!!
@@DarrellCrook-r9l "God only works through mankind." Do you mean judgement? Not always. Study the Bible, and read how God--at specific times--Acts without human agency.
Friedrich Nietzsche, said, "When you go out fight Monsters make sure you don't become like the monster"..."and if you stare long enough into the abyss, make sure the abyss does not stare back into you.."
At 30:50 :"Democratically administered totalitarian police state" The best description of that government I ever heard. I believe the phrase may soon be applicable to USA as well.
I'm sorry Chas but anyone who is in the slightest way, 'shocked' or 'appalled' by Netanyahu's latest statements must be living under a rock somewhere in the Nevada desert!
Chas is the top Good Guy. If only he was President we would all sleep more easily in our beds at night. That would be a simply perfect. Instead we have evil on all America fronts.
Thank you Judge for another captivating and informative interview with a truly exceptional and knowledgeable guest in AMB Chas Freeman: huge appreciation to you both.
