The DoD News offers the below report:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2017 — Almost
immediately after taking office this evening, Defense Secretary James Mattis
issued a message to the men and women of the Defense Department.
Here is the text of the secretary’s
message:
It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to
serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense.
Together with the Intelligence Community we
are the sentinels and guardians of our nation. We need only look to you, the
uniformed and civilian members of the Department and your families, to see the
fundamental unity of our country. You represent an America committed to the
common good; an America that is never complacent about defending its freedoms;
and an America that remains a steady beacon of hope for all mankind.
Every action we take will be designed to
ensure our military is ready to fight today and in the future. Recognizing that
no nation is secure without friends, we will work with the State Department to
strengthen our alliances. Further, we are devoted to gaining full value from
every taxpayer dollar spent on defense, thereby earning the trust of Congress
and the American people.
I am confident you will do your part. I
pledge to you I’ll do my best as your Secretary.
Note: You can read a biography of James Mattis via the below link:
Good news! Perhaps "happy days are here again!" 20 January 2017 just might be a good new beginning.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope so. Let the world know that "Mad Dog" Mattis is running the Pentagon...
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