Jack Reed actually said...

I expect, though, if you're confirmed as the Secretary of Defense the President of the United States will not turn to you and ask you about your floor speeches.

Context

Reed highlights the expectation for Hagel to focus on critical defense matters over past speeches.

01/30/2013

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