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Derrick Van Orden: “The morale of the men and women in the Department of War…”

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

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'Iran Declared War On The United States 47 Years Ago': Derrick Van Orden Calls For Unity Amid War

Published | Video Starts at 01:39

I have more friends than I can count that are still on active duty in every branch of service, including the Coast Guard. And for a Navy guy, that's a big stretch. The morale of the men and women in the Department of War, and in their case, the Department of Transportation, is exponentially higher than I've ever seen it, ever. And that comes from leadership, starting with President Trump going through you to General Kaine and through your sea. And what some of my colleagues refuse to admit is that that's how you win. (01:39–01:49)

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