Following the dialogue, Secretary Pompeo held joint press availability with Secretary of Defense James Mattis, Chinese Politburo Member Yang Jiechi and Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe, at Department of State.. ..…

“Secretary of Defense James Mattis  last week that “the Afghan lads” suffered over 1,000 dead and wounded in August and September. . ..…

“I’m going to Saigon,” said Secretary of Defense James Mattis last month before correcting himself. ..…

Trump loosened rules of engagement meant to protect civilians and in May 2017 Defense Secretary James “Mad Dog” Mattis announced that the US was shifting from a war of attrition to one of 'annihilation' in Syria and Iraq. ..…