On the recordJune 18, 2026
Return the alliance to its roots as a military alliance and ensure that it [NATO] has the European strength required to sustainably deter aggression, and if need be, make good on Article Five
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Pete Hegseth
Return the alliance to its roots as a military alliance and ensure that it [NATO] has the European strength required to sustainably deter aggression, and if need be, make good on Article Five
Hegseth's remarks at NATO meeting in Brussels.
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