And the members of the housearm services know it's not working.

And we have hearing after hearing year after year.

And here we are decades later describing the same problems.

The Pentagon has continuously failed audits.

The businesses that want to do business with the Pentagon have to pass an audit.

But the entity itself fails an audit. Innovation

is stalled. Morale is down. Standards have been weakened, and meritocracy is less valued.

And as a result, our adversaries have been emboldened all over the world. Ladies and

gentlemen, it's time for change. It is time for change. You all have literally seen thousands of veterans as the chairman cited one amazing Medal of Honor recipient.

But we have seen thousands of veterans expressing their support for Pete.

This is a man who can reinvigorate that warrior ethos, and this is a man that will lead.

I can't imagine having a more capable partner in my position as national security advisor.

Pete is a man of family, of faith, and he's committed to making our country stronger again.

And most importantly, brother, I know this in my core.

He will always have as a first principle the service members that are out there on the front lines for all of us at the heart of every decision he makes.

So senators, I urge you to support this confirmation.

It is critical that President Trump has his national

security team in place. Open my mic.

The challenges ahead. And I thank you. Thank you, Mike, for your testimony.

You're in the war room, Stephen K. Bannon. We are at Pete Hexas' Senate confirmation

hearing live. Let's go back to the hearing.

For the next few years. Thank you both. Our two guests may stay, or I know they have other

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