On the recordFebruary 11, 2025
The U.S. is prioritizing deterring war with China in the Pacific, recognizing the reality of scarcity, and making the resourcing tradeoffs to ensure deterrence does not fail.
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Pete Hegseth
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cbsnews.comThe U.S. is prioritizing deterring war with China in the Pacific, recognizing the reality of scarcity, and making the resourcing tradeoffs to ensure deterrence does not fail.
Hegseth explains the U.S. focus on deterring China over European security.
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