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If he REALLY doesn't know, he's not doing much reading - an interesting stance for somone committed to (according to his bio) "the importance of universities as places where learning, discovery and creativity in all disciplines make essential contributions to society."
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U of W president questions purpose of Afghan mission
Donald McArthur, Windsor Star, 20 Jan 09
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University of Windsor president Alan Wildeman questioned the mission in Afghanistan Monday, wondering in a speech to a room full of Rotarians whether Canadian soldiers were there for oil.
"I can't help but become emotional each time a casket is flown home with another young Canadian in it who has been engaged in a conflict that I really can't understand, and I try really hard to understand it," said Wildeman in a lunchtime speech at the Caboto Club.
"I don't know. Is it really about a better future for all of us? Is it really a war on terror? Is it about oil? I just don't know and I wish I did."
The remarks came during a prepared speech where Wildeman discussed the global economic turmoil and the "magnitude of the expectations" being shouldered by incoming U.S. President Barack Obama, who will be inaugurated today as the 44th president.
"There seems to be a desperation in the air right now," said Wildeman, who took over from Ross Paul on July 1.
"There seems to be a sense that a lot of things are happening and a lot of things are changing."
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Wildeman was noncommittal when asked after his speech whether he thought Canada should pull its troops out of Afghanistan.
"Because I don't know why we're there, I don't know if we should be there," said Wildeman.
Shared in accordance with the "fair dealing" provisions, Section 29, of the Copyright Act.
U of W president questions purpose of Afghan mission
Donald McArthur, Windsor Star, 20 Jan 09
Article link
University of Windsor president Alan Wildeman questioned the mission in Afghanistan Monday, wondering in a speech to a room full of Rotarians whether Canadian soldiers were there for oil.
"I can't help but become emotional each time a casket is flown home with another young Canadian in it who has been engaged in a conflict that I really can't understand, and I try really hard to understand it," said Wildeman in a lunchtime speech at the Caboto Club.
"I don't know. Is it really about a better future for all of us? Is it really a war on terror? Is it about oil? I just don't know and I wish I did."
The remarks came during a prepared speech where Wildeman discussed the global economic turmoil and the "magnitude of the expectations" being shouldered by incoming U.S. President Barack Obama, who will be inaugurated today as the 44th president.
"There seems to be a desperation in the air right now," said Wildeman, who took over from Ross Paul on July 1.
"There seems to be a sense that a lot of things are happening and a lot of things are changing."
(....)
Wildeman was noncommittal when asked after his speech whether he thought Canada should pull its troops out of Afghanistan.
"Because I don't know why we're there, I don't know if we should be there," said Wildeman.