USMC Colonel: Trump Should Keep Ukrainian Refugees

USMC Colonel: Trump Should Keep Ukrainian Refugees

I Came With Fire · 2025-06-24

Retired USMC Colonel Curtis T. Lee joined the podcast for a powerful episode exploring global security, community resilience, and emerging technologies; he currently leads efforts with Carolinas for Ukraine, serves on the board of the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce, chairs the Hartsville Planning Commission, supports Team Afghan Power and the Presbyterian Church of East Africa, and is a founding member of SC Quantum.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:50 Current Events and Political Climate

07:04 The Importance of Civil Discourse

08:42 Experiences in Kenya and South Sudan

11:51 Military Experiences Post Desert Storm

17:23 Transition to the Global War on Terror

21:17 Ukrainian Refugees and Immigration Issues

30:39 The Importance of Manufacturing and Agriculture

33:55 Integrating Immigrants for a Better America

39:49 The Role of Ukrainians in Rebuilding

44:14 Innovation in the Air Force and Quantum Technology

59:03 Preparing for the Quantum Economy

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I Came With Fire

Brandon and Chris deliver hard-hitting investigative podcasts that explore conspiracies, the supernatural, true crime, disappearances, dark history, and the hidden forces shaping our world. With a commitment to evidence and critical inquiry, they dissect sinister events and unearth stories too often left in the shadows. Each episode asks tough questions and follows the threads others won’t pull. Ignite The Unknown and join them as they seek the truth behind the world's most disturbing mysteries.

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