Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
Is our policy worthy of our troops and their families and the sacrifices that we ask them to make?
Said by
Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

Editor's note · Context

Hagel emphasizes the importance of prioritizing troops' welfare in policy decisions.

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