The following is the transcript of the interview with Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 5, 2025.

MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to the former Commanding General of the U.S. Army in Europe, retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges. And he joins us from Germany. Welcome to 'Face The Nation.'

LIEUTENANT GENERAL (RETIRED) BEN HODGES: Thank you very much, Margaret.

MARGARET BRENNAN: I want to pick up- pick up where we left off with Senator Duckworth, who is a Purple Heart recipient for her time serving this country in combat. Men and women have different basic fitness standards. The Secretary, in his remarks at Quantico, said women- or he suggested women were being given a pass or were held to lower standards for fitness requirements. Do yo

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