Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen said Sunday that U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie's acknowledgement that the Aug. 29 drone strike near the Kabul airport was 'a mistake' was the correct response.
Martha Raddatz interviews former Joint Chiefs Chair Admiral Mike Mullen on"This Week."Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen said Sunday that U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie's acknowledgement that the Aug. 29 drone strike near the Kabul airport was"a mistake" was the correct response.MORE: US general admits drone strike near Afghan airport that killed 10 was a 'mistake'.
"We've done this for years ... we've had drone strikes that were very effective over many years and didn't kill any civilians and we've also had drone strikes which did," Mullen said. Mullen echoed other leaders who said that communicating"with counterparts around the world is routine" and he added that he was encouraged the line of communication with China remained open during the tumultuous time.
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