Ravi
Diamond Member
In its totality, it challenged civilian control, which is a fundamental principle for us that is not challengeable. It wasnt; it isnt; and it wont be in the future. And thats why the action was taken.
Admiral Mullen said he was taken aback by what he read in the article. Honestly, when I first read it, I was nearly sick, he said. It made me literally, physically. I couldnt believe it. So I was stunned.
Gates and Mullen on McChrystal and Civilian Control - The Lede Blog - NYTimes.com