On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
Thank you, Senator. Let me first correct some of your interpretation of what the Global Zero report was and what it actually said.
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congress.govThank you, Senator. Let me first correct some of your interpretation of what the Global Zero report was and what it actually said.
Hagel clarifies misconceptions about the Global Zero report during the committee hearing.
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