Chuck Hagel actually said...

If confirmed, I will ensure that the Department continues to assess the whole Minuteman system and its components to be sure that this system is sustained through at least 2030.

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Hagel commits to sustaining the Minuteman III weapon system until 2030.

01/30/2013

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