No enemy could threaten their peace. No war could require them to take up arms. The duty we owe these men is peace which only can be achieved through strength. And Because we strive for peace, we must prepare for war. That's the job of the chairman and I and so many others at the Defense Department each and every day. We will never, on behalf of those who've given so much, we will never be complacent. (04:47–04:53)
CLAIM
Asserts that preparation for war is necessary to strive for peace.
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