Chuck Hagel actually said...

The Chinese are watching this as relates to Taiwan, the Iranians, the North Koreans -- all countries are watching this, and watching the U.S. response to it, and the West response to it.

Context

Hagel emphasizes the global implications of the U.S. response to the situation in Ukraine.

04/04/2022

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