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On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I do, I have, and I strongly agree in terms of that being one of the options the President of the United States would have in addressing Iran.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel affirms that military options should remain available for addressing Iran.

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