Gathered here in record breaking numbers are warriors, patriots, innovators, entrepreneurs, visionaries, allies and partners. It is an absolute honor and I mean it to be here with you. Special operations has never been more important for our country. Yesterday was actually my 100th day in office as Secretary of Defense. And as I said from the beginning, this is the deployment of a lifetime. (01:55–01:59)
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Asserts the increasing importance of special operations for the United States.
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