On the recordJune 7, 2026
That freedom must be maintained by this generation of leaders and war fighters or what they fought for was merely temporary.
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Pete Hegseth
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bbc.comEditor's note · Context
Emphasizing the responsibility of current leaders to uphold freedom.
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