Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary Of Defense

Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary Of Defense

WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of the Department of Defense.

"Pete Hegseth served in combat during his time in the military and has been a strong advocate for our veterans," said Hoeven. "We look forward to working with him to modernize our military and ensure peace through strength. North Dakota plays an integral role in our national defense, with our leadership in unmanned aerial systems in Grand Forks and two legs of the nuclear deterrent in Minot, and together with the Trump administration we'll work to continue and grow our state's leadership as well as support our military members."

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