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Pete Hegseth: “President Trump's War Department expects [companies to…”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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I know you hope it says Blue Origin. We don't care what company name appears on ladders, on planes, or whatever company name is painted on a satellite. We just want the best. … President Trump's War Department expects [companies to create] the best, the fastest, at cost, on behalf of taxpayers and war fighters. … expects. And I'm hopeful, and based on what I saw today, Blue Origin is going to do plenty of winning. And that's a great thing. (16:50–17:00)

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Asserts that the War Department expects companies to deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions.

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