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Mike Mullen on Daily Show: Staying Apolitical is Critical (Video)

Mike Mullen with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley / DoD
Mike Mullen with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen made his third appearance on "The Daily Show" last night, and had a lot to say about the importance staying apolitical and listening to different opinions in a job like his.

Admiral Mullen told Stewart:

Stewart spent several weeks together in Afghanistan with Mullen this summer. Former stand-up comedian Stewart participated in a USO Tour meant to boost troop morale.

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Mullen is slated to retire from his post at month's end. He told Stewart his plans for retirement included "A long winter's nap."

You can watch the entire interview here: