The near-destruction of ISIS, the restoration of sound defense budgeting, a reestablished sense of deterrence, and stable recalibration with allies signature achievements of Mattis. Seems a mistake not to have him finish a four-year stint at Defense. https://t.co/hFcgaIu9jn pic.twitter.com/rJuqmOrPLD
— Victor Davis Hanson (@VDHanson) December 21, 2018