We're seizing this moment to discard any absurd, overreaching mandates that only weaken our war fighting capabilities. In this case, this includes the universal flu vaccine and the mandate behind it. The notion that a flu vaccine must be mandatory for every service member everywhere, in every circumstance, at all times, is just overly broad and not rational. Our new policy is if you, an American warrior entrusted to defend this nation, believe that the flu vaccine is in your best interest, then you are free to take it. (01:00–01:11)
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Asserts that the mandatory flu vaccine policy is overly broad and irrational.
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