Schatz: Hegseth’s Immaturity, Incompetence Is A Lethal Combination On A Battlefield

United States Senate · March 12, 2026

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Opening praise for service members

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Senator (speaker) opened by praising U.S. service members' discipline, commitment and patriotism, drawing on 13 years in the United States Senate and prior service as lieutenant governor of Hawaii to underscore respect for troops.

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A senator on the Senate floor sharply criticized Secretary of Defense Hegseth for public statements advocating aggressive military tactics in the war on Iran, quoted several of the secretary's remarks and warned of moral and strategic consequences, including alleged civilian casualties.

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