Soldiers at Port Shweba have also been quoted in news reports saying that requests for additional medical and drone defense systems were denied prior to the conflict with Iran beginning. Why were those requests denied? Secretary Hegseth? I would confer with Admiral Cooper, but There were not a single drone or defense request denied at any level that I'm aware of. We did everything we could to move heaven and earth in every single location to protect every single American. (04:07–04:14)
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