Former Vice President Joe Biden pledged Saturday to National Guard members that he'd never put them in the middle of a domestic political dispute and he'd "restore" respect for civilian-military relations. "It's been tested lately," Biden said to the virtual National Guard Association of the United States' 142nd General Conference. JOINT CHIEFS HEAD SAYS MILITARY WON'T HAVE ROLE RESOLVING 2020 ELECTION"But I promise you as president, I'll never put you in the middle of politics or personal vendettas. I'll never use the military as a prop or as a private militia to violate the rights of fellow citizens. During Biden's virtual speech to guard members, he talked about his late son, Beau, who was a major in the Delaware National Guard, and the importance of presidential support - from equipment to proper funding.

Source: Fox News August 29, 2020 22:07 UTC