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Republicans Urge Americans to Let Go of Pete Hegseth's Past Drinking, Womanizing During Nomination Hearing: 'People Can Change'

Rep. Michael Waltz and former Sen. Norm Coleman (Credit: Getty Images)

Two Republicans defending Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense urged senators to let go of past indiscretions including heavy drinking and womanizing.

During his supporting statement, Norm Coleman, a former U.S. Senator from Minnesota, said Hegseth has "struggled and overcome great personal challenges. Please don't focus on the cynical notion that people can change," he said.

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