Mark Kelly Grills Hegseth On His No Quarter No Mercy' War Declaration: So You're Not Clarifying'

"Kelly told Hegseth the Iran war feels stuck and grilled him on depleted munitions stocks due to the war. He asked for clarification on Hegseth's statement about no quarter and no mercy for enemies."

"Hegseth responded, 'Well, the only entity that would kill detainees or target civilians is the Iranians, and they're the ones being crushed.' He emphasized that the U.S. follows the law in warfare."

"'We fight to win and we follow the law, senator,' Hegseth stated, defending his position on military engagement and the treatment of enemy combatants."

"'The things you say matter and your response here right now,' Kelly emphasized, highlighting the significance of Hegseth's statements as Secretary of Defense."

Sen. Mark Kelly questioned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about his declaration of 'no quarter, no mercy' for enemies in the Iran conflict. Kelly expressed concerns over depleted munitions stocks and the implications of Hegseth's statements regarding the treatment of enemy combatants. Hegseth defended his position, stating that the Iranian military is the entity responsible for targeting civilians. Kelly pressed for clarification on Hegseth's earlier statements, emphasizing the importance of the Secretary of Defense's words and their implications for military conduct.

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