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b'"In foreign affairs Congress has a big role." -- Rep Jim Cooper\\n\\nEvery American has three people who represent their interests in Congress \\u2014 two Senators and a Representative \\u2014 on issues of war and peace, commerce and prosperity, and the functioning and aims of U.S. foreign policy and national security. There can be little of more importance to our understanding of world affairs than what our elected representatives\\u2019 roles and perspectives are in the arena of foreign relations.\\n\\nIn this episode Global Tennessee host Patrick Ryan and TNWAC Chairman Jim Shepherd talk with Congressman Cooper about the role of Congress in U.S. foreign policy, Cooper\'s role as Chair of the HASC Subcommittee responsible for nuclear weapons and more, and a review of current global challenges for the Untied States.\\n\\nCongressman Cooper represents Tennessee\'s 5th Congressional District. He is assigned to the three most significant committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the Armed Services Committee which ensures the military has the resources needed to defend America. The Committee oversees a $660 billion military budget.\\n\\nCongressman Cooper serves as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces which overseas our nation\\u2019s strategic weapons, ballistic missile defense, space programs and the Department of Energy national security programs.\\n\\nHe also serves on the Seapower & Projection Forces Subcommittee and the Intelligence, Emerging Threats & Capabilities Subcommittee.\\n\\nIf you like the Global Tennessee Podcast please subscribe so you get future episodes and consider becoming a member of the World Affairs Council at: wwwnTNWAC.org/join. Thanks!'