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Chuck Hagel: I should have used 'recognized'. That's the more appropriate term.

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I should have used 'recognized'. That's the more appropriate term.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

Editor's note · Context

Hagel clarifies his use of 'legitimate' regarding the Iranian government.

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