Senator Gives Hegseth 'One More Chance' To Clarify 'No Quarter' War Crime Statement

Описание: A senator questioned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about his March 13th statement: "We will keep pushing, keep advancing, no quarter, no mercy for our enemies." The senator read the Department of Defense Law of War Manual definition of "no quarter"—refusing surrender or executing detainees—and asked if Hegseth stands by his statement. Hegseth responded: "We fight to win and we follow the law." When pressed again for clarification, he repeated the same answer. The senator gave Hegseth two opportunities to clarify. He did not. The senator concluded: "You are the Secretary of Defense. The things you say matter. Your response makes it clear to the American people exactly why you are not right for this job."

CONTEXT: The Law of War Manual is binding legal framework for U.S. military operations under international law and the Geneva Conventions. Declaring "no quarter" is prohibited under the Hague Regulations and classified as a war crime under international humanitarian law.

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