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John Cornyn: “Secretary Hegseth made clear he doesn't intend to release…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Published | Video Starts at 01:38

You know, my default is always for more transparency because if you don't release it, then there's more conspiracy theories and people wondering about why you're hiding it. So that would be my preference. But Secretary Hegseth made clear he doesn't intend to release [the video] to the public, but he will brief individual senators. with on committees of jurisdiction conducting legitimate oversight. All right, let's move to the next. A shattered community gathering to grieve in Australia, a terrorist attack on the Jewish community there, 15 people killed, 38 injured. (01:38–01:46)

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Asserts that Secretary Hegseth will not release the video to the public but will brief senators.

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