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Pete Hegseth: “If we are faithful to our founding principles and to where…”

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And I do believe that nations have received blessings, and I think we have, especially from the beginning. And we've worked really hard to turn our back, but many are not. And If we are faithful to our founding principles and to where our rights come from, I think we could, you know, do an about face and be glorifying God. but maybe not. I mean, he will give on to us what ourselves, when we abandon Him. He says, have onto your own devices. And that's what leads to some pretty crazy conclusions. (20:44–20:56)

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Asserts that adherence to founding principles could lead the U.S. to a more virtuous path.

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