Mattis was effusive throughout the conversation in his praise for Kerry and his current effort to kick-start the long-dormant peace process.
I considered Mattis a warrior but I can't imagine a warrior in praise for the likes of Kerry and his boss.
That quote makes me think “traitor” with respect to Mattis.
The libs are already making us pay a higher price for supporting the wrong side (the Islamofascists).
Bear in mind that any officer above the rank of O-6 is a political creature.
Like most flag-rank officers, he knows the current market value of thirty pieces of silver.
In honesty, this is why I think the President should no longer be commander in chief of the armed forces. Too many soldiers have to toady the party line in praise of our presidents and too few of our presidents are even trained to do military maneuvers.