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“Congress can grant a waiver [for General James Mattis ] and has done that once in history.”

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Steve Inskeep is a renowned media figure, currently serving as a senior journalist for National Public Radio (NPR). His career began in the late 1980s, and since then, he has accumulated extensive experience in various news fields. more

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