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Pete Hegseth: Now is the time to invest because you can't make an assumption that America's presence will last forever.

On the recordFebruary 16, 2025
Now is the time to invest because you can't make an assumption that America's presence will last forever.
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Pete Hegseth

Editor's note · Context

Hegseth warned that U.S. strategic realities may limit its commitment to NATO.

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