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On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
In my view, our military posture in the Middle East region remains strong and is a critical component of the President's multi-vector strategy to ensure Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel emphasizes the importance of military readiness against Iranian threats.

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