China Joe Visited the Pentagon

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As your commander in chief, I will never hesitate to use force to defend the vital interest of America, the American people and our allies around the world when necessary. The central indispensable mission of the Department of Defense is to deter aggression from our enemies, and if required to, fight and win wars to keep America safe."

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He promised to work with Austin and leaders around the world "to bring a responsible end to wars that have dragged on for far too long, while continuing to ensure that terrorist threats cannot endanger the security of the American people."

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The 21st century requires leadership from the women and men of the DOD, he said, and there is hardly an area where they will not be called on to serve. This runs the gamut of helping curb the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, to "addressing the real threats of climate change that are already costing us billions and impacts on our bases and our national security, or being part of an ongoing fight for racial justice," he said. "You are essential to how we must rethink and reprioritize our security to meet the challenges of this century. "

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"I will never ever … dishonor you. I will never disrespect you. I will never politicize the work you do."

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