releases: http://www.speaker.gov/press-release/statement-selection-general-james-mattis-serve-defense-secretary
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| http://www.speaker.gov/press-release/statement-selection-general-james-mattis-serve-defense-secretary | Statement on Selection of General James Mattis to Serve as Defense Secretary | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | General Mattis is exactly the right choice to lead the Pentagon after 8 years of fecklessness under President Obama. My full statement ↓ pic.twitter.com/TDaFGef7sU— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) December 2, 2016 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement commending President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of General James Mattis to serve as Secretary of Defense: “General Mattis is exactly the right choice to lead the Pentagon after eight years of fecklessness under President Obama. With this selection, it’s clear President-elect Trump is serious about rebuilding our military, defeating ISIS, and keeping Americans safe. I applaud this decision, and look forward to working with General Mattis and the Trump administration to restore American leadership at home and abroad.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |