McConnell 'distressed' over reasons for Mattis resignation
'BY CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO - 12/20/18 09:39 PM EST
“I believe it’s essential that the United States maintain and strengthen the post-World War II alliances that have been carefully built by leaders in both parties," McConnell said in a statement. "We must also maintain a clear-eyed understanding of our friends and foes, and recognize that nations like Russia are among the latter."
Thursday's statement is one of McConnell's more critical statements toward Trump since the president's inauguration.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/422409-mcconnell-distressed-over-reasons-for-mattis-resignation