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Chuck Hagel: “This would not be a pinprick. Those were his words. This would be a significant strike that would, in fact, degrade his…”

On the recordSeptember 3, 2013
This would not be a pinprick. Those were his words. This would be a significant strike that would, in fact, degrade his capability.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel emphasized the seriousness of the proposed military strike on Syria.

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