Pete Hegseth: “If the 21st century is not an American century, it won't be…”

“The Islamists? The communist Chinese who are expanding their spheres of influence? The Russians? International institutions? There are no other good options. Which is why I say If the 21st century is not an American century, it won't be a free century. History is not over. Trends decline, ascend and decline. And you know, Teddy Roosevelt gave that speech in France in 1910. You watch the French Republic and what it is today.” (02:50–02:55)

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