Pete Hegseth shows optimism on NATO boosting defense spending demanded by Trump

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00:11Here we are, and countries in there are well exceeding 2%.

00:16And we think very close, almost near consensus, on a 5% commitment for NATO in The Hague later

00:25this month.

00:26There are a few countries that are not quite there yet.

00:32I won't name any names.

00:33It's amongst friends in that room.

00:35We'll get them there.

00:37We need our allies here in Europe and in Canada to step up even more.

00:44To step up and take the lead.

00:46To recognize the defense of the continent is the core mission.

00:49So 5% is our message and we will deliver that.

00:52President Trump at The Hague, at the summit.

00:55It's been his commitment, and I believe our allies will step up and do that, for real

01:00capabilities.

01:013% by...

01:04Our friends in...

01:05You've got to spend to have hard power, often times.

01:08You can't really have both.

01:09And is 3% enough, sir?

01:10Is 3% enough?

01:11Each country is going to make that determination.

01:13But this alliance, we believe, in a matter of weeks, will be committing to 5%.

01:183.5% in hard military and 1.5% in infrastructure and defense-related activities.

01:24That combination constitutes a real commitment, and we think every country can step up.

01:28What about...

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