Chapter 827 (1/2)
With detailed data and speeches compiled by Edelman company, two American auto industry leaders came to the Pentagon. The defense department may not pay so much attention to Mike Donald, but the arrival of Henry Ford II should be given enough respect.
General Ian Wright, assistant secretary of defense and director of the munitions procurement department, personally greeted him outside. It can be said that the specifications are sufficient.
After a few greetings, lieutenant general Ian Wright took them to the office of secretary of defense Caspar Weinberg.
Caspar Weinberg, known as a cold war warrior, is very different from other defense ministers. This old boy is full of talents.
Caspar Weinberg was born in the United States during the first World War. With Herbert Hoover running for president and the great depression, Weinberg undoubtedly belongs to the greatest generation in American history.
During World War II, Weinberg served as General MacArthur and fought in the Pacific. He entered California and eventually became a senior aide to governor Ronald Reagan. In his early years as director of management and budget, he was known as a ”razor” because of the sharp cuts in the government budget. He was also known as a ”long dipper” because he presided over the largest military expansion of the United States in peacetime, which means spreading money everywhere indiscriminately?
He advocated that the US military should continue to expand its military strength, but equally firmly opposed the abuse of force. He opposed the sale of weapons to Iran, but was eventually shamed by the ”Iran gate” scandal of the Reagan administration. After retiring from politics, Weinberg joined Forbes magazine and served successively as publisher and chairman.
This is a miracle in the world military history. It can be seen that it is definitely a legend.
One of the reasons why old Edelman dares to take over this business is that the Secretary of defense is definitely a master who dares to spend money. At this time, he was in the most tense state of the cold war, and he couldn't help saving money.
Seeing Henry Ford II coming in, Caspar Weinberg didn't dare to ask big. He quickly stood up and said, ”the two leaders of Ford and GM, welcome.”
Although he is your secretary of defense, he belongs to the most powerful group of people in the United States. But in front of Henry Ford II, we should keep a low profile.
Born as a lawyer, she knows the power of these top families better than ordinary people. After becoming Secretary of defense, she knows who American politics is serving.
The Ford family has developed in the United States for nearly a century, although there are still some differences compared with the Rockefeller and Morgan families. But compared with ordinary people, it has absolute authority. Not to mention that he is the Secretary of defense, even the president should give him three points.
When you are in office, people may give you face. But once the term ends, they are no different from ordinary people. But the Ford family is still the Ford family, even after hundreds of years. As long as there are no black sheep in the family, they may still exist.
After several people sat down, Mike Donald looked at Henry Ford II. Obviously, you should speak first, or we won't say much.
Henry Ford II was very happy to see the attitude of the people. After all, this is a kind of respect for him and recognition of the Ford family.
Henry Ford II: ”Your Excellency the Secretary of defense is very kind. It is also our honor to be invited to the Pentagon this time. It is the duty of every citizen to make due contributions to the United States. Ford Motor and even the whole Ford family will be duty bound. ”
This is the ability of top public relations companies. It is clear that they want to do business with the Ministry of defense. But it is shameless that the military must need the cooperation and assistance of the two companies.
However, it also shows the ability of others from the side, which has to be admitted.
As a lawyer, Caspar Weinberg certainly knows what Ford II means. He is familiar with this word game. Not angry, because everyone's interests are the same. As long as you remember this, everything is not a problem.
Caspar Weinberg: ”now the Soviet Union has formed great military pressure on the United States, and the national strategic transportation force has been in a backward state.”
”The Soviet army is stronger than ours, which is a very dangerous thing. The United States must make changes and not let the Soviets have even a little advantage. ”