in a memo sent to troops yesterday, lloyd austin said he would seek president biden's approval to mandate the vaccine mid-september or immediately after it is approved by the fda. the president quickly issued his support for the order. the statement yesterday he wrote in part, quote, we're still on a wartime footing, and every american who is eligible should take immediate steps to get vaccinated right away. i am proud our military women and men will continue to help lead the charge in this pandemic as they so often do by setting the example of keeping americans safe. another 237,000 have received one shot. not everyone is on board with the military's vaccine mandate though. here's what republican senators rick scott of florida and johnson of florida had to say about this announcement.
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