Barry McCaffrey

United States Army general · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1942 · age 83

Barry Richard McCaffrey is a retired United States Army general and current news commentator, professor and business consultant who served in President Bill Clinton's Cabinet as the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

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A life in dates

2017“We tortured people unmercifully. We probably murdered dozens of them during the course of that, both the armed forces and the CIA.”In their words23 January 2017Quoted in State-Sanctioned Torture in the Age of Trump, by Marjorie Cohn, TruthoutRead the whole statement

2016“Trump is a potential disaster as commander-in-chief - uninformed, volatile, poor judgment. Hard to believe this is the candidate of a major political party.”In their words15 June 2016As quoted in "What Does the Military Think of Donald Trump?" (15 June 2016), TimeRead the whole statement

2006“The situation is perilous, uncertain, and extreme - but far from hopeless. The U.S. Armed Forces are a rock.”In their words4 May 2006As quoted in "The Bottom Line - Observations from Iraqi Freedom" (4 May 2006), Chaos Manor Special ReportsRead the whole statement

“There is no reason why the U.S. cannot achieve our objectives in Iraq.”In their words4 May 2006As quoted in "The Bottom Line - Observations from Iraqi Freedom" (4 May 2006), Chaos Manor Special ReportsRead the whole statement

1942Born17 November 1942

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Bronze Star Medal

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Purple Heart

Air Medal

Silver Star

About this person

He received three Purple Heart medals for injuries sustained during his service in the Vietnam War, two Silver Stars, and two Distinguished Service Crosses - the second-highest United States Army award for valor. He was inducted into United States Army Ranger Hall of Fame at the United States Army Infantry Center at Fort Benning in 2007.

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United States