Trump: I’m Proud to Nominate Gen. Mattis as the Next Secretary of Defense

‘Under his leadership such an important position, we will rebuild our military and alliances, destroy terrorists, face our enemies head on and make America safe again’

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TRUMP: "But in order to succeed with our defense policy we must find the right person to lead our defense department. Is that right? This is why I'm proud to formally announce today my intention to nominate General James "Mad dog" Mattis as the next Secretary of Defense for the United States of America. Jim is a Marine Corps four-star general, the former commander of U.S. Central command and nato's supreme allied commander. For transformation. This is going to be so great for us. He led an assault battalion in operation desert strong and you saw what happened. That was the way you were supposed to lead it. There was no games. "Mad dog" plays no games, right? Led the forces that went after the Taliban and commanded the first marine division in Iraq. He's one of the the most effective generals that we've had in many, many decades. An extraordinary leader of our time who's committed his life to his love for our country. General mat sis the living embodiment of the Marine Corps motto, semper fidelis. Always faithful. And the American people are fortunate that a man of this character and integrity will now be the civilian leader atop the department of defense. Under his leadership, right? Under his leadership such an important position, we will rebuild our military and alliances, destroy terrorists, face our enemies head on and make America safe again. It is now my honor and privilege to welcome to the stage your next secretary of defense, general "Mad dog" Mattis."

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