Adam Smith: “I would just point out that, because of the way this law is written, General Mattis actually will not be going back to…”

“I would just point out that, because of the way this law is written, General Mattis actually will not be going back to civilian life after he leaves. He is still subject to the UCMJ and, therefore, is still, in some ways, a military officer while he will be the ``civilian head'' of the Defense Department. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).”