I will continue this rebalancing even as we continue to work closely--closely--with our long-time allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and our friends, and with allies, and partners, and friends in other regions of the world.
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Hagel emphasizes ongoing collaboration with NATO and global allies.
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