As an ex-general, he can't be. He can be secretary of state, so ask the general how effective diplomacy will be without a plausible military threat to Iran? That is wht the administration is now trying to mount. Can't negotiate if one's weak. One reason why Chamberlain caved in 1938 was he knew how weak England's military position was, because the Baldwin Government had chosen not to match the German build up AND because he did not know how weak Hitler's position was.
"As an ex-general, he can't be. He can be secretary of state..."
I didn't even realize that. This brief thread on Clark gave me enough info to justify every thought I've ever had about the guy. Thanks!