Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
There's a perception that it is the military's responsibility to fix the problem. Problems are not fixed by militaries.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Outgoing Defense Secretary Hagel warns that military action alone will not defeat ISIS.

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