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Pete Hegseth: “Other allies need to invest in their capabilities so they…”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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Hegseth, Caine brief on Iran operation amid fragile ceasefire

Published | Video Starts at 31:12

Oh, Iran might get a nuclear bomb. Who's going to do something about it? America and America only. Other allies need to invest in their capabilities so they can project power and do basic tasks like clearing a strait. So we're not counting on it, but it would be wonderful to see it if it ever materialize. Yes, thank you, Mr. Secretary, and thank you all for your time. (31:12–31:20)

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Asserts that U.S. allies need to invest in military capabilities to handle tasks like clearing a strait.

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