Chuck Hagel actually said...

However, sequestration's effects would be disastrous for the Department and would necessitate a review of the new defense strategy.

Hagel warns that budget cuts could severely impact defense strategy.

01/30/2013

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The President has determined that closing it is a national security imperative.

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There's a perception that it is the military's responsibility to fix the problem. Problems are not fixed by militaries.

Because I had the responsibility and I play my own game here. And that is because by law, I am the one official in government charged with c...