secretary
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But there is a big outstanding question we do not yet know the answer to: By resigning, has Healey strengthened the hand of the armed forces in his last act as defence secretary?
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
John Healey, U.K. defense secretary, quit over the government’s refusal to materially increase military spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"Nothing indicates that lowering the age to 14 will turn the situation around," secretary general Maria Frisk said in a statement.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Bass’ press secretary, Paige Sterling said in a statement that there was “nothing new” to note regarding Kenneth Bass’ participation in the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
President John Kennedy, who had appointed him secretary of defense in 1961, called McNamara the smartest man he’d ever met.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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