Chuck Hagel actually said...

Today, the United States must be able to project naval power globally, with a strategic emphasis on rebalancing to the Asia-Pacific region and maintaining presence in and around the Middle East.

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Hagel emphasizes the importance of global naval power and presence in the Middle East.

01/30/2013

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