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| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ruben-gallego-statement-nomination-general-james-mattis-defense | Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on Nomination of General James Mattis as Defense Secretary | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Rep. Ruben Gallego issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he will nominate General James Mattis as Defense Secretary: “As a fellow Marine, I greatly admire General James Mattis’ dedication and leadership. We all should be incredibly grateful for his many years of service to our nation. “As a veteran, I believe strongly in the principle of civilian leadership of the military. Current law requires that a military officer be out of active duty for at least seven years before taking the job of defense secretary. 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 General Mattis.” Rep. Ruben Gallego is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and served in Iraq with the combat unit Lima 3/25. He currently serves on the House Armed Services Committee. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |