Antony Blinken actually said...

It's a terrific choice. He is one of the leading generals of his generation, both in the field, in the classroom he's really a leading intellectual, a thought leader when it comes to military and strategic matters.

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Blinken praises McMaster's appointment as national security adviser.

02/19/2017

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