Admiral McRaven tells me: “I did not back Hillary Clinton or anyone else. I am a fan of President Obama and President George W. Bush, both of whom I worked for. I admire all Presidents, regardless of their political party, who uphold the dignity of the office...” 1/
2/ “... and who use that office to bring the Nation together in challenging times. I stand by my comment that the President's attack on the media is the greatest threat to our democracy in my lifetime....
3/“... When you undermine the people's right to a free press and freedom of speech and expression, then you threaten the Constitution and all for which it stands.”
4/ Here is Admiral McRaven’s August Washington Post oped washingtonpost.com/opinions/revok…
5/ McRaven not only commanded the servicemembers who killed OBL, he commanded the servicemembers who captured Saddam Hussein and those who rescued Captain Phillips. He has been married for 40 years.
