Chuck Hagel actually said...

The highly cost effective National Guard and Reserve have served the Nation well both in peacetime and war.

Hagel emphasizes the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of the National Guard and Reserve forces.

01/30/2013

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We have always been a Pacific power. We have been a Pacific power because we have clear economic interests there.

Doesn't mean...that we are abandoning anybody or any part of the world.

We will assure that every military man and woman and their families are given exactly the same opportunities and rights as each other and al...

You have my strong commitment.