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On the recordSeptember 30, 2025
We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement.
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Pete Hegseth
Source
msnbc.com

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Hegseth's remarks on military engagement rules during a meeting with military leaders.

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