* President-elect Joe Biden formally unveiled retired four star Army General Austin Lloyd as his nominee to be Defense secretary
* Sen. Elizabeth Warren has said she will not vote for a waiver for Biden's pick to lead the Pentagon, joining two other Democratic senators in saying no
* Lawmakers want a civilian-led military
* Austin addressed concerns in his remarks
* 'I come to this role now as a civilian leader — with military experience to be sure — but also with a deep appreciation and reverence for the prevailing wisdom of civilian control of our military,' he said
* Biden personally vouched for his nominee
* 'I know this man. I know his respect for our Constitution. And I know his respect for our system of government,' he said
* Warren also voted against a waiver for Trump pick retired Gen. Jim Mattis
* 'I opposed a waiver for General Mattis, and I will oppose a waiver for General Austin,' she told CNN * Opposition indicated a rocky confirmation process for Austin
President-elect Joe Biden formally unveiled his nominee to be Defense secretary as several Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, said they won't vote for a congressional waiver that would let retired General Lloyd Austin serve in the post.
The lawmakers are citing concern about maintaining the tradition of a civilian-controlled military and the early opposition indicates a rocky confirmation process lies ahead for Austin, who would be the first black defense secretary if confirmed.
Austin, dressed in a navy blue business suit, addressed the lawmakers' concern in his remarks.
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WNU Editor: Senator Warren has already indicated that she will vote against waiver for Ret. Gen. Lloyd Austin. Are there other Democrats who will turn down this nomination? And will Republicans support this nomination? This nomination is not a sure thing.
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