On the recordJune 11, 2026
If we need to negotiate with bombs, we'll negotiate with bombs. And we're very good at it.
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Pete Hegseth
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cbsnews.comIf we need to negotiate with bombs, we'll negotiate with bombs. And we're very good at it.
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