Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., on Mattis letter: “Gen Mattis served his country well and honorably and he's entitled to his opinion...” (1/2)
“... I don't know that him saying this is especially helpful to the various crises that we're going through right now but if he feels the need to express himself, he can.” (2/2)
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Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, walked past cameras and was asked if he had comment on Mattis letter. “No,” he could be heard saying, per pool
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska: “I thought General Mattis’ words were true, and honest, and necessary and overdue. And I have been struggling for the right words and I was encouraged a couple of nights ago when I was able to read what President Bush had written.”
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah: “General Mattis’ letter was stunning and powerful. General Mattis is a man of extraordinary sacrifice. He's an American patriot.”
Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., asked if he agrees with Mattis that Trump is a threat to the Constituon: “No,” per pool
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis.: “I respect Gen. Mattis’ every right to express his opinion.”
Q: You agree?
“I respect Gen. Mattis’ every right to express his opinion and that is his opinion.”
Q: You agree?
“I respect Gen. Mattis’ every right to express his opinion and that is his opinion.”
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn.: “I haven’t seen it,” per pool.
Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., acknowledged reporters wanted to talk about Gen. Mattis. He held up his hands and didn’t offer comment, per pool.
