On the recordJuly 22, 2026
Rest assured that every dollar appropriated to the Department of War will be focused on building the lethality of our joint force, and reinforcing peace through strength.
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Pete Hegseth
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cbsnews.comPete Hegseth: “Rest assured that every dollar appropriated to the Department of War will be focused on building the lethality of our…”
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During Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on war funding.
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