PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Pete Hegseth: “George Washington took bended knee because he understood he…”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

Watch on YouTube

Hegseth Leads Pentagon Christmas Tree Lighting—Complete With 'Santa' Rappelling Down Pentagon Wall

Published | Video Starts at 05:51

Actually, Franklin Graham is going to join us to give some remarks and we'll worship as well. So we're doing up Christmas big here because we should. I mean, George Washington took bended knee because he understood he needed the help and assistance and wisdom of Providence. The task was too big, the threat too big, literally. The British Empire, impossible to defeat in the dead of winter, in the cold of night, of course, then not only did he pray, but he attacked on Christmas Eve. (05:51–05:59)

CLAIM

Asserts that George Washington prayed for divine assistance and wisdom.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Pete Hegseth

Discover more from

Pete Hegseth

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.