White House Stands by Dempsey After McCain Questions General's 'Credibility'

Defense News: WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama is standing by his top military adviser amid sharp criticism from a prominent Republican senator.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey ruffled feathers on Capitol Hill earlier this month when he suggested, if circumstances warranted, he would advise Obama to send US ground troops to Iraq to fight the Islamic State (IS) group.

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