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WATCH: Lt. Gen. Dan ‘Razin’ Caine gives opening statement in Joint Chiefs confirmation hearing
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5:57Now PlayingLt. Gen. Dan Caine, President Donald Trump's nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave an opening statement during his Senate confirmation hearing on April 1.
Caine, a retired Air Force pilot with decades of experience, has also worked on national security and led special operations. Yet he would need presidential waivers to meet several requirements of the job: Caine is retired, not active-duty, and has three stars — under U.S. code, chairs are usually expected to have served in a four-star position.
"In our family, we serve. When asked, we always say yes. Senators, I acknowledge that I'm an unconventional nominee. These are unconventional times," he said during his opening statement.
"We can never forget that our No. 1 job is to create peace through overwhelming strength, and if need be, fight and win our nation's wars."
If confirmed, Caine would serve in the country's highest-ranking military position.Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show.
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