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Pete Hegseth: It comes with cost. And we recognize that.

On the recordMay 12, 2026
It comes with cost. And we recognize that.
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Pete Hegseth
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newhampshirebulletin.com
May 12, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the costs associated with confronting Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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