"Hegseth stated, 'One downed airman evaded capture for more than a day, scaling rugged ridges while hunted by the enemy.' He emphasized the pilot's faith, saying, 'His first message was simple. And it was powerful. He sent a message: God is good.'"
"'You see, shot down on a Friday. Good Friday. Hidden in a cave, a crevice, all of Saturday. And rescued on Sunday. Flown out of Iran as the sun was rising on Easter Sunday. A pilot reborn, all home and accounted for, a nation rejoicing.'"
"'Despite incoming fire and unforgiving conditions, air troops brought every American home. No American lives were lost, and we leave no man behind. And that is not luck. It's the result of unmatched training, superior technology, and unbreakable warrior ethos and sheer American grit.'"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew a parallel between the rescue of a downed fighter pilot and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The pilot evaded capture in Iran after his jet was shot down. Hegseth emphasized the pilot's faith, stating his first message was 'God is good.' He highlighted the timing of the rescue, occurring on Easter Sunday, and praised the military's efforts, stating no American lives were lost. Hegseth has faced criticism for his use of religious rhetoric in military contexts.
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