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1. I basically agree with this. Hagel was one of the first Republicans to criticize bush on Iraq.

Fri Dec 14, 2012, 12:17 PM

Dec 2012

I think he would be good at reining in the defense budget. Not saying he's the only one who could do it, but I'm not opposed to the nomination.

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Why we need Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense at this point in time. [View all] grantcart Dec 2012 OP

With all the attention paid to SoS right now, TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #2

Max Cleland reteachinwi Dec 2012 #3

Ohhh... good point. w8liftinglady Dec 2012 #6

I think I could live with Hagel as S.O.D. 4_TN_TITANS Dec 2012 #4

I'm all in for him as Secretary of Defense. mmonk Dec 2012 #5

He also wanted an investigation into pre-Iraq war intelligence. bunnies Dec 2012 #8