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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

I am a strong supporter of Israel and believe that we have a special relationship with Israel.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

I've never thought engagement as weakness. I never thought it was surrender. I never thought it was appeasement.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

I'm fully committed to the President's goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

Iran poses a significant threat to the United States, our allies, and partners, and our interests in the region and globally.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

I would continue to support diplomatic engagement and ensure that our military provides the deterrence and defense necessary.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

I support President Obama's Cuba policy which is focused on supporting the Cuban people's desire to freely determine their future.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

I completely support one of the primary objectives of the Ploughshares Fund: preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

The United States will always remain committed to protecting its national security interests whenever necessary.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

I do not believe we need a permission slip from the United Nations before we can engage in military operations.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

As I have said consistently throughout my career, Israel has a right to defend itself.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

I intend to work to continue to strengthen the relationship and am looking forward, if confirmed, to working closely with my Israeli counterparts.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

Continuing with this tradition will be one of my highest priorities if I am confirmed.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

This financial support is complemented by extensive military-to-military cooperation.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

I intend to continue to strengthen our bilateral defense relationship in a number of ways.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

I consider myself to be a pro-Israel American and have supported Israel throughout my career.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

Everyone has a right to lobby; that's as it should be.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

I regret my unfortunate choice of words regarding the Jewish lobby to describe the pro-Israel lobby.

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Chuck Hagel
@chuckhagel· Republican · NE· Jan 30, 2013

All sides seek a just and lasting peace that will ensure Israel's security.

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