Quote Originally Posted by Poopadoop View Post
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/20/p...doc/index.html

tl;dr

1. We need to keep our allies.
2. We need to push back against China and Russia.
3. I give up.
"My views on treating allies with respect and also being clear-eyed about both malign actors and strategic competitors are strongly held and informed by over four decades of immersion in these issues. We must do everything possible to advance an international order that is most conducive to our security, prosperity and values, and we are strengthened in this effort by the solidarity of our alliances.

Because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects, I believe it is right for me to step down from my position."

We should not shoot ourselves in the foot, and we should create a lawful world. Since you don't agree, I'm out.