Debbie Lee, Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Patrick Byrne, Jim Hanson

As the nation grows war weary and the President makes plans for troop withdrawal, Debbie Lee reminds us of the sacrifice of our soldiers, a daily sacrifice that cannot be forgotten. Lee, gold star mother of Marc Lee the first casualty of the Iraq war, discusses the upcoming 4th annual Troopathon. On June 23rd an eight-hour telethon will take place from 4 PM to 9 PM EST featuring celebrities and politicians in a campaign to send care packages to our troops. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, of Nebraska, and senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, outlines what he is looking for in President Obama’s speech tonight on Afghanistan, and strategic and humanitarian concerns in Sudan. Next, Financial Practitioner Patrick Byrne sheds light on the Mafioso, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Terrorist organizations that engaged in financial warfare during 2008’s financial crisis. Finally, Jim Hanson, of Blackfive.net, gives his boots on the ground perspective of Obama’s upcoming speech, and discourages the President from “cutting and running” from the war.