People don't understand in the military, you reach a point in which the only way you can be promoted is if the Senate confirms you to that promotion. If you don't get promoted, then you're out [of the military]. We would have lost some of our top brass. At a time in which we have conflicts that are breaking out everywhere. That is a problem. That is a national security problem. (21:45–21:49)
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