Chuck Hagel actually said...

If confirmed, I will carry out the direction given to the Department in the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2013.

Hagel commits to following the NDAA directives if confirmed.

01/30/2013

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my main criteria will be to ensure that DOD investments enhance readiness and warfighting effectiveness and increase our national security.

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