On the recordOctober 5, 2025
What you do in those moments is what's going to be the difference between life and death for the men, for the Americans, for the sailors, for the Seals, for the Marines that you lead.
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Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth: “What you do in those moments is what's going to be the difference between life and death for the men, for the Americans…”
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Hegseth spoke about the challenges and responsibilities faced by leaders in the military.
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