Political Quotes

We write regarding the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and mounting evidence that conditions aboard the carrier have deteriorated to the point that the safety and wellbeing of its crew could be compromised.

Analytic assessments must not be distorted by or shaped by advocacy of a particular audience or policy viewpoint.

As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less.

We, therefore, ask you to withdraw OPM and MSPB's proposed rule.