"I've already heard from some military commanders who feel they've been undercut by the vice president of the United States, and there's a lot of justification for their view."

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Why do soldiers fight? They join because they believe in a higher cause -- protecting religion, their nation, defending against a foreign nation. But why do soldier stay and fight? Soldiers aren't individuals. They are part of a unit. And that unit is led by a commander. If they don't trust their commander ... if there is no leadership, there is nothing.

— Peter R. Mansoor