"Dads push us to take risks. Moms put the training wheels on our bikes. We need moms. But not in the military, especially not in combat units." This quote from Pete Hegseth reflects his belief in traditional gender roles, suggesting that women are unsuited for combat due to their nurturing nature.
"I'm straight up just saying we should not have women in combat roles. It hasn't made us more effective, hasn't made us more lethal - has made fighting more complicated." Hegseth asserts that the inclusion of women in combat has hindered military effectiveness.
"My comments are about having the same standards across the board." Hegseth attempts to reframe his previous statements, focusing on military standards rather than gender roles, which seems at odds with his historical views.
Hegseth's past personal actions, including being an infamous philanderer, conflict with his professed conservative Christian beliefs, highlighting a disconnect between his personal and public morals.
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