Chuck Hagel actually said...

The fact is we have been at war for 12 years. Every Senator here knows and you have constituents that we keep sending these kids back and back and back to two wars.

Context

Hagel emphasizes the ongoing strain on military personnel due to prolonged wars.

01/30/2013

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