READ: Pete Hegseth’s opening statement for confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth arrives for a meeting at the Hart Senate Office Building on January 8, 2025 in Washington.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Defense Department, plans to tell the Senate Armed Services Committee that he would like to restore a “warrior culture” to the Pentagon, according to his opening statement that was obtained by CNN.

Read his expected remarks here:

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