On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Ed O’Keefe: Secretary of State Marco Rubio Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates Bridget Brink, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal Click here to browse full transcripts from 2025 of “Face the Nation with Margaret
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The following is the transcript of an interview with Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 18, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by retired General Stanley McChrystal, whose new book is “On Character: Choices That Define a Life.” Good morning to you. GEN. MCCHRYSTAL: Thanks