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On the recordJune 17, 2014
Recent crises in Iraq and Ukraine are reminders of how dangerous, volatile, and unpredictable the world can be.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel highlights global crises as a reason for military readiness.

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