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The Secretary of Defense defended his record in his first press conference since May, and said attacks on him disrespect troops, and are a preamble for trying service members for war crimes.

Classification
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Activity
The Secretary of Defense defended his record and criticized attacks against him.
Location
Unit
U.S. Department of Defense
Time
first press conference since May
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Summary

The Secretary of Defense defended his record during his first press conference since May, criticizing attacks against him as disrespectful to troops and suggesting they could lead to war crimes trials for service members.

Key Facts
  • The Secretary of Defense defended his record in a press conference.
  • Attacks on the Secretary of Defense were described as disrespectful to troops.
  • There are implications of trying service members for war crimes.