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Chuck Hagel: Every nation has a right to defend itself.

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
Every nation has a right to defend itself.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

Editor's note · Context

Hagel asserts the right of nations to defend themselves.

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