On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I've never thought engagement is weakness. I never thought it was surrender. I never thought it was appeasement.
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congress.govI've never thought engagement is weakness. I never thought it was surrender. I never thought it was appeasement.
Hagel emphasizes that engagement should not be seen as a sign of weakness.
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