Pete Hegseth: “We spent decades and decades and spent purchased in blood…”

“Many of the president's own supporters tonight are wondering, how is this, this time around, going to be different and how is it in the US Interest? It's the exact opposite. I mean, We spent decades and decades and spent purchased in blood and got nothing economically in return. And President Trump flips the script. He says through strategic action, we can ensure that we have access to additional wealth and resources, enabling a country to unleash that without having to spend American blood.” (03:27–03:35)

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