On the recordMarch 6, 2007
He has called the war in Iraq the most dangerous foreign policy blunder this country has made since the Vietnam War.
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transcripts.cnn.comHe has called the war in Iraq the most dangerous foreign policy blunder this country has made since the Vietnam War.
Bill Schneider discusses Chuck Hagel's critical stance on the Iraq war.
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