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Chuck Hagel: I support the current administration approach, in which DOD has the responsibility to defend, deter, and, when directed…

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I support the current administration approach, in which DOD has the responsibility to defend, deter, and, when directed by the President, take action to defend the United States, its allies, and its interests in cyberspace as in all domains.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel emphasizes DOD's role in defending the U.S. in cyberspace.

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