On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
I made this decision very reluctantly. I made it reluctantly because I recognize the significant hardship this places on our civilian personnel across the country and their families.
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Chuck Hagel discusses the difficult decision to furlough military personnel due to budget constraints.
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