President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for defense secretary, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, pledged on Tuesday that he will"uphold the principle of civilian control of the military" if confirmed to the post.
The vow comes as Austin must overcome objections from some lawmakers about allowing a recently retired general to assume the top civilian post at the Pentagon. Austin would be the first African American to run the department, but to win confirmation he will first need to be granted a waiver from a law requiring a secretary to wait seven years from active-duty service before taking the job.
You will be the most scrutinized defence Secretary ever. I am sure you are up for the job. For advice call President Obama
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Cool, I look forward to no wars, conflicts, or military operations that don't have the support of a majority of Americans.
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