THAT was his job at CENTCOM. A big part of an area joint commander’s job is diplomatic. Besides, the Pakistanis in all likelihood allowed that strike to come thru at some level.
Sounds like he has more statesman qualities than Hillary and Johnny ever dreamed of.
Sounds like Mattis has his head screwed on straight - a rarity in Obama’s decrepit and incompetent administration. In fact, Mattis was so competent and able on behalf of America, that Obama had to fire him.
This must be why NPR has spoken so glowingly of him all week.
If true, the Pakistanis will keep taking us for a ride!