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Pete Hegseth: “Training right now and training in the future that would have to be curtailed if we do not get our budget needs met, and…”

On the recordJuly 22, 2026
Training right now and training in the future that would have to be curtailed if we do not get our budget needs met, and met urgently.
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Pete Hegseth
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npr.org
Jul 22, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Defense Secretary discussing funding needs at a hearing.

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