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Press Release: Hirono and Duckworth Request Briefing on Costs and Security Risks of Upcoming Military Leadership Meeting with Hegseth

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Senators Hirono and Duckworth call for answers about the costs and security risks of an upcoming military leadership meeting.

Quiver AI Summary

Senators Mazie Hirono and Tammy Duckworth have expressed concerns regarding an upcoming speech by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to military leaders, labeling it as "wasteful" and potentially unsafe. They highlighted the risks associated with gathering top commanders without a clear agenda and raised questions about the financial implications and operational impacts of such a meeting.

The senators emphasized that holding such a meeting poses a significant security risk, with both personal safety and national security at stake. They have requested detailed answers regarding the meeting's cost and its effects on military operations, citing concerns over Hegseth's qualifications and previous management failures.

In their letter, Hirono and Duckworth asked for a briefing or written responses to numerous questions about the gathering, including the estimated costs and the necessity of an in-person format in the absence of a declared crisis.

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