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Pete Hegseth: “The duty we owe these men is peace which only can be…”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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Pete Hegseth's Memorial Day Tribute to Fallen American Soldiers

Published | Video Starts at 04:40

These men dreamt of a future in which their children would not fear of attack. No enemy could threaten their peace. No war could require them to take up arms. The duty we owe these men is peace which only can be achieved through strength. And because we strive for peace, we must prepare for war. That's the job of the chairman and I and so many others at the Defense Department each and every day. (04:40–04:47)

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