Chuck Hagel actually said...

Our relationships with these allies and partners remain extraordinarily strong.

Hagel emphasizes the strength of U.S. alliances in the Asia-Pacific region.

01/30/2013

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It is clear that Iran continues to pursue longer-range missiles and develop technology that could allow Iran to deploy an ICBM in the future...

I believe the Electronic Warfare/Electronic Attack (EW/EA) will play an increasingly important role in future military operations.

I do not believe that the Russian Federation is fully honoring all of its obligations under existing arms control treaties.

If confirmed, I will carry out the direction given to the Department in the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2013.