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Ret. Admiral Mike Mullen: "I Cannot Remain Silent"

In a stunning rebuke of the elected commander in chief, several generals – from James Mattis to John Kelly – have taken a stance against the president's handling of this crisis. But it was retired Admiral Mike Mullen, former chair of the joint chiefs of staff, who started this public conversation with an article titled “I Cannot Remain Silent.” He tells Walter why he felt compelled to speak out.

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