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Pete Hegseth: “We can do both. Help them and help the United States in the…”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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Pete Hegseth explains why U.S. captured Venezuela's Maduro

Published | Video Starts at 04:09

And Americans will benefit. Venezuela has a long history of being a rich and prosperous country. It's been stolen away from its people by horrific leadership. We can do both. Help them and help the United States in the Western Hemisphere by re establishing the Monroe Doctrine. Peace through strength with our allies was demonstrated last night. And I think the hemisphere, I know the hemisphere will benefit from President Trump's bold action. (04:09–04:17)

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Asserts that the U.S. can help Venezuela and itself by re-establishing the Monroe Doctrine.

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