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Press Conference in Agra: Reflections on Pope Francis, US-India Relations, and Global Diplomacy

Published April 23, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:50

I think he's doing a great job. I think that he's brought a certain spirit back to the Department of Defense. And If you look at our military recruitment numbers, that's, in my view, the best testament to his leadership of the military. is that for the first time in a very long time, we don't have terrible recruitment problems in the army, the Navy, and the Air Force. That's a great testament to his leadership. (03:50–03:58)

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