The man replacing former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis sought Tuesday to reassure the country that it was still safe and secure under his leadership in his first official statement as Pentagon chief.
“Under the direction of President Trump, the Department of Defense remains focused on safeguarding our nation,” acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said Tuesday via a statement.
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