Posted on 09/28/2021 12:37:02 PM PDT by FryingPan101
During his opening statement in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday morning, General Mark Milley denied inappropriate phone calls with the Chinese military and tried to reassure Americans he is dedicated to civilian control of the military.
"I am specifically directed to communicate with the Chinese. These military to military communications at the highest level are critical to the security of the United States," Milley said. "My loyalty to this Nation, its people, and the Constitution hasn't changed, and will never change, as long as I have a breath to give. My loyalty is absolute, and I will not turn my back on the fallen."
"I firmly believe in civilian control of the military," he continued.
(Excerpt) Read more at townhall.com ...
I don’t.
Beware of the pious. Milley is a snake.
Most generals are. Few exceptions.
Video is yucky twitter embed, rumble version for those of you that wont click twitter
General Milley details his call with Speaker Pelosi
https://rumble.com/vn2ujt-general-milley-details-his-call-with-speaker-pelosi.html
DITTO.
Thanks.
Most generals are. Few exceptions.
**************
Yes, mostly politicians in uniform.
FTA-——In his remarks, Milley also addressed a phone call from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on January 8, 2021, in which she pressed him about the process to launch a nuclear weapon. Milley says he informed her that while launching such a weapon requires multiple people in the chain of command, the president is the sole authority to launch an attack.
“Speaker of the House Pelosi called me to inquire about the president’s ability to launch nuclear weapons. I sought to assure her that nuclear launch is governed by a very specific and deliberate process. She was concerned and made various personal references characterizing the president [President Trump]. I explained to her the president is the sole nuclear launch authority and he doesn’t launch them alone and that I am not qualified to determine the mental health of the President of the United States,” Milley said.
“There are processes, protocols and procedures in place and I repeatedly assured her there was no chance of an illegal, unauthorized or accidental launch. By presidential directive, and Secretary of Defense directive, the chairman is part of the process to ensure the president is fully informed when determining the use of the world’s deadliest weapons.”
” By law, I’m not in the chain of command and I know that. However, by presidential directive and DOD instruction, I am in the chain of communication to fulfill my legal, statutory role as the president’s primary military advisor.”
Milley said after the call from Pelosi, he convened a meeting with his staff to go through the process and procedures. He also told Acting Secretary of Defense Mark Miller about Pelosi’s call.
“At no time was I trying to change or influence the process, usurp authority or insert myself in the chain-of-command,” Milley said.
Recommended Reading
A Big Lie Biden Told on Afghanistan Has Just Been Exposed
by Katie Pavlich
This guy is shameless. He told the Chinese they had nothing to fear because he’d warn them of any invasion plans (basically killing our troops) and he closed Bagram and caused the nightmare in Afghanistan BUT the one thing he regrets is standing next to Trump in front of a historically significant building ANTIFA that tried to burn down.
If I recall Milley has a CIB with OLC (2 awards). Anyone know when this punk REMF was shot at?
“”I am specifically directed to communicate with the Chinese. “
You mean, take orders from the yellow bastards just like your pedophile president in groper..
I wonder if the Leftist generals are finding themselves under suspicion and even ostracized at the Pentagon following the Afghanistan disaster, and therefore are suddenly feeling the need to emphasize that they’re still “loyal.”
“I will not turn my back on the fallen.”
There is something off about this statement. How about not turning your back on them while they are still standing?
Good catch!
I doubt it. Its a different military these days. Not your grandfather’s military, that’s for sure.
The dissembling continues. You can’t believe a word these people say. Truth and integrity mean nothing to them. Its all just a bunch of posturing and gamesmanship.
He protests way too much. Real patriots don’t have to self defend.
After reading this, I did not see anything that supports the headline. There is a vague reference to Pelosi discussing Trump’s mental state, but nothing specific is stated.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.