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Donald Trump: “We're going to appoint 'Mad Dog' Mattis as our Secretary of Defense.”

On the recordNovember 30, 2016
We're going to appoint 'Mad Dog' Mattis as our Secretary of Defense.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump announces his choice for Secretary of Defense, highlighting the general's nickname and reputation.

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