"My only thought process is to ensure that our warfighters have everything they need to be successful, defeat and destroy the enemy, and they come home. I want them to feel empowered to have every authority they need within our rules and within our law to bring maximum violence to the enemy."
"You go from defense to war because you want to be proactive about peace through strength."
During a Pentagon press briefing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to unusual questions from TMZ DC. He emphasized the importance of empowering warfighters to succeed in violent conflicts. Hegseth stated that his primary concern is ensuring that troops have the necessary resources to defeat the enemy and return home safely. He also acknowledged a question about renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of Peace, highlighting the concept of achieving peace through a strong military presence.
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