CAP Issues Statement on Gen. Mattis as Secretary of Defense
December 01, 2016
December 01, 2016
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following statement by Vikram Singh, vice president for national security and international policy on news reports that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Gen. James Mattis as the next secretary of defense:
"Over his 43 years of service in the Marine Corps--from infantry platoon leader to commander of American forces in the Middle East--Gen. Mattis has become known for his bravery, integrity, and leadershi . . .
"Over his 43 years of service in the Marine Corps--from infantry platoon leader to commander of American forces in the Middle East--Gen. Mattis has become known for his bravery, integrity, and leadershi . . .