Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
Do we understand the costs? Are we prepared to make those costs in lives?
Said by
Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel emphasizes the importance of recognizing the human cost of military actions.

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