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Pete Hegseth: The security of our nation cannot be a bargaining chip for those who seek momentary headlines, access to confidential…

On the recordJuly 14, 2026
The security of our nation cannot be a bargaining chip for those who seek momentary headlines, access to confidential and secret information is a sacred trust, and those who betray that trust will be met with the full force of the law.
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Pete Hegseth

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Remarks on the importance of information security

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