I've found that during operations, military professionals subordinate their complaints and concerns and even their private doubts, in order to carry out the orders of their commanders. Welcome to our monthly discussion with the Post's Dana Priest. Thanks for joining us Dana. Earlier this week, Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre resigned to become president of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. John Hamre is one of the most respected individuals within DoD. Among journalists and on Capitol Hill, where he worked for years, he has always been willing to be much more candid than most officials he works with.
Last one is the easiest.
I don't see any big increasing in the near future. No clear favorite for president has emerged from the hallway talk in the Pentagon, which is to be expected in such a huge organization, one that leans Republican. He's very respected for his military past. He's also very respected for his gumption and spirit. I see this only getting worse.