And he does indeed wish for a reinstatement. He just doesn’t think it can happen. That’s a BIG difference from “doesn’t advocate a return”.
“He says he understands that there is no political constituency in the American body politic for such a dramatic reversal—and that military leaders, now accustomed to a level of competency attainable only by a force of professionals, wouldn’t embrace conscription if given the choice”
IE,, “no matter what I think, it really cannot happen in due to politics right now”
“and that military leaders, now accustomed to a level of competency attainable only by a force of professionals, wouldn’t embrace conscription if given the choice”
So his preference is a less competent military full of people who don’t want to be there.
okaaaaaay