On the recordNovember 5, 2025
We will find and terminate EVERY vessel with the intention of trafficking drugs to America to poison our citizens.
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Pete Hegseth
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npr.orgEditor's note · Context
Hegseth's statement regarding military action against drug trafficking vessels.
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