Chuck Hagel actually said...

We've got some work to do on modernization and we're going to invest in the modernization we need to keep that deterrent stronger than it's ever been. And you have my commitment to do that.

Context

Hagel commits to investing in nuclear modernization for stronger deterrence.

01/15/2014

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