On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I agree with the President that the United States should take no options off the table in our efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
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congress.govI agree with the President that the United States should take no options off the table in our efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Hagel supports keeping military options available against Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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