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Chuck Hagel: “I think it's always wise to try to talk to people before you get into war.”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I think it's always wise to try to talk to people before you get into war.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

Editor's note · Context

Hagel emphasizes the importance of dialogue over conflict.

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