National Security

Former Marine in Congress will oppose waiver for Mattis

By Jacqueline Klimas
Published December 5, 2016 7:52pm ET
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Former Marine in Congress will oppose waiver for Mattis
"I do not believe this long-standing check should be cast aside, and I will oppose a waiver of this rule, even for someone as exceptionally qualified as Gen. Mattis." (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) | Paul Sancya

Retired Gen. James Mattis doesn’t belong at the helm of the Pentagon because of his recent time in the military, a member of the House Armed Services Committee said Monday.

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