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Ted Cruz: “Secretary Hegseth committed to me that he would not oppose…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Sens. Cruz and Cantwell Hold Press Conference on Stripping Section 373 from the NDAA

Published | Video Starts at 30:02

And pilots aren't surprised because clearly the JetBlue pilot was very surprised. So we had ongoing discussions with the Pentagon. I would tell you that Secretary Hegseth committed to me that he would not oppose the ROTOR Act. Act. At the same time, I think there is career bureaucracy in the Pentagon that is resistant to any changes. And I will say we had a hearing in this committee. (30:02–30:11)

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Asserts that Secretary Hegseth would not oppose the ROTOR Act.

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