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Chuck Hagel: “If I am confirmed, as I noted in my opening comments, I would see this relationship, Senator, as a partnership. I'm…”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
If I am confirmed, as I noted in my opening comments, I would see this relationship, Senator, as a partnership. I'm going to need your help. I'm going to need your advice. I'm going to need your collaboration.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel emphasizes the importance of collaboration with Congress as Secretary of Defense.

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