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Pete Hegseth: “Joe Biden tolerated the targeting of US Shipping. President…”

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Defense Secretary Hegseth Speaks at Reagan National Defense Forum

Published | Video Starts at 13:05

Decisive focus applied in a focused, clear eyed way that advanced our nation's interests while avoiding another protracted war. Same goes for our limited but lethal actions against the Houthis in Yemen. Joe Biden tolerated the targeting of US Shipping. President Trump restored freedom of navigation, another foundational and core national interest. Somewhere Thomas Jefferson is smiling. And right now the world is seeing the strength of American resolve in stemming the flow of lethal drugs to our country. (13:05–13:16)

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Asserts that Biden tolerated threats to U.S. shipping, while Trump restored freedom of navigation.

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