I spent 10 years in the USMC from 1990 to 2000 but never met the man. What I do know is that no one has made it to the general officer ranks since WWII without being at least partly a politician. It's just a requirement of the job.
I suspect he'll handle the confirmation hearings just fine. This
The collection of taxes which are not absolutely required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to public welfare, is only a species of legalized larceny. Under this Republic the rewards of industry belong to those who earn them. Coolidge
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