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Pete Hegseth: “Small citizens mean big government.”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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Pete Hegseth on the Weakening of American Virtues The Daily Signal

Published | Video Starts at 01:32

It's who we are and what we believe and how we give to this great nation. And if more of us are doing. That, it's how we check government. Small citizens, Small citizens mean big government. Big government. Small government can be checked by citizens who are engaged at the local community or nationally. And you don't have to carry a rifle. (01:32–01:35)

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Asserts that a disengaged citizenry leads to larger government.

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