Small group of insulated officers who perpetuate the status quo. Well, guess what? Status quo hasn't worked very well at the Pentagon. It's time for fresh blood. So We're going to open up those positions to a broader set and a merit based process to find the best lawyers possible to lead the army, the Air Force and the Navy. There's nothing about purging, there's nothing about illegal. We've made clear from the beginning, Shannon, the military will be apolitical with the fidelity to the Constitution prepared to close with and destroy our enemies. (09:49–09:57)
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Asserts that military legal positions will be filled through a merit-based process.
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