• Mercer Island teen calls Defense Secretary for interview
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[QUOTE]An oversight by a newspaper led to the opportunity of a lifetime for a Mercer Island teenager. [B]When the Washington Post published a photo where you could see a phone number for a prominent member of the president's cabinet[/B], the teen decided to give him a call. The year was pretty much over for Mercer High School Islander reporter Teddy Fischer, but he couldn’t resist when the scoop of a lifetime landed in his lap. “This whole thing is just a miracle after miracle,” Fischer explained. He was scanning headlines back in May when he learned about Defense Secretary James Mattis' phone number getting leaked“. I called it to see if it was him because I was curious and it was his voice,” he explained. He didn't leave a message but told a friend in journalism class. His buddy suggested texting a joke; Teddy instead texted and asked for an interview about foreign policy. Teddy didn't leave a message on Mattis' voicemail, but told a friend in journalism class. [B]His buddy suggested texting a joke; Teddy instead texted and asked for an interview about foreign policy.[/B] “I never really thought it would work,” he said. Mattis is a Washington native, and Teddy let him know he's from Mercer Island. A short time later, Mattis called him back and agreed to talk. There was some back and forth as he worked with his teacher and editor on questions. [B]The interview happened on Memorial Day with Mattis spending 45 minutes on the phone with Fischer.[/B] [/QUOTE] Source: [URL]http://www.king5.com/news/local/mercer-island-teen-calls-defense-secretary-for-interview/455244947[/URL] Interview transcript: [URL]http://mihsislander.org/2017/06/full-transcript-james-mattis-interview/[/URL] (local source, are these allowed?) What an absolute legend. Gets a call from a random highschooler and proceeds to answer his questions for 45 minutes on Memorial Day. I can see why no one has anything bad to say about Mattis. I was going to put quotes of my favorite exchanges but basically every question and answer is great.
mattis is a pretty cool guy
It might sound silly but I really feel like 5 pounds lighter after reading this, just about the future in general. Mattis is great.
Mad Dog Mattis for 2020.
Chaos Actual is an extremely intelligent, humble, and extremely capable leader. I am super glad that he is our SECDEF.
[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;52452385]Mad Dog Mattis for 2020.[/QUOTE] You spelt 2017 wrong.
[QUOTE=Raidyr;52451731] What an absolute legend. Gets a call from a random highschooler and proceeds to answer his questions for 45 minutes on Memorial Day. I can see why no one has anything bad to say about Mattis. I was going to put quotes of my favorite exchanges but basically every question and answer is great.[/QUOTE] [URL="https://www.stripes.com/blogs-archive/the-rumor-doctor/the-rumor-doctor-1.104348/did-gen-mattis-pull-duty-on-christmas-so-a-marine-could-be-with-his-family-1.134995#.WWNIRb0pDqB"]He once stood duty on Christmas for a younger Marine so the Marine could spend it with his family.[/URL] Hands down the greatest military leader of our time, and I doubt you'll find a US Military FPer who disagrees.
Once again proving why Mattis is the best thing to ever happen to this administration.
Awesome outcome.
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