On the recordAugust 7, 2025
Our job is to ensure our enemies know exactly what we will do to them if they threaten us up to and including total war,” he said.
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Pete Hegseth
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thedailybeast.comEditor's note · Context
Hegseth emphasizes his commitment to confronting opposition regarding the Confederate monument.
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