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Derrick Van Orden: “Less than 1% of the military are Navy SEALs.”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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E1: Rep. Derrick Van Orden, (WI-03) | Retired Navy SEAL

Published | Video Starts at 15:51

That's right. That's scary. We have. Less than 1% of Americans are in the military. Less than 1% of the military are Navy SEALs. How do we get young people inspired again to believe in America? Tell them the truth. And what is that you did? America's awesome. (15:51–15:56)

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Asserts that less than 1% of the military personnel are Navy SEALs.

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