Mark Esper: “We will not lower standards to bring a young man or woman into the…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2018

We will not lower standards to bring a young man or woman into the service.

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Mark Esper

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Emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards in military recruitment.

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Mark Esper: “We will not lower standards to bring a young man or woman into the service.”