Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense, emphasizing his commitment to restoring the military's warrior ethos, improving military capabilities, and strategic deterrence. In his remarks, he expressed a desire to avoid conflict while preparing to respond decisively if needed. His confirmation followed a contentious Senate vote due to concerns about his qualifications. Hegseth also highlighted the importance of responding to threats from China and maintaining strong international alliances, reinforcing America's status as a global military leader.
Hegseth emphasized the need to 'restore the warrior ethos' and 'rebuild our military' during his swearing-in as Secretary of Defense, indicating a strong focus on deterrence.
Hegseth stated, 'We don't want to fight wars. We want to deter them,' stressing a preference for strategic deterrence over direct military engagement.
He declared that America would remain the 'strongest and most lethal force in the world,' targeting threats from Communist China and reinforcing alliances.
Hegseth's confirmation was notably narrow, reflecting bipartisan concerns regarding his qualifications amidst serious allegations about his conduct.
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