Yes. And you want your boys to serve. Do you think that ethic is gonna erode in the face of this politicization of the top, that tradition? It already has [eroded the tradition of military service]. Hugh. It already has. I hear it time and time again. In fact, I waited to write that. The last chapter of the book is a letter to my five sons about whether I want them to serve. (11:43–11:45)
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Asserts that the tradition of military service is eroding due to politicization.
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