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Pete Hegseth: “The United States military spearheaded a great crusade to…”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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FULL SPEECH: Pete Hegseth Honors D-Day Heroes, Says America Saved Western Civilization | AQ1B

Published | Video Starts at 02:52

The mission of free men. Freedom's only hope. No turning back. Alongside the brave forces of Great Britain, Canada, France, Norway, Poland, and our other capable and steady allies, The United States military spearheaded a great crusade to shatter the Nazi war machine and liberate a continent. Our troops carried with them the inspiring words of General Eisenhower, but more importantly, they carried the hopes and the prayers of a free world. (02:52–03:03)

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Asserts that the U.S. military led efforts to defeat the Nazis and liberate Europe.

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