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Chuck Hagel’s Experience as a Soldier Uniquely Qualifies Him to Head Defense
Wary of War
One of the few people in Congress to serve as an enlisted man, Hagel has the ideal background to run Defense. By Matt Pottinger.
Matt Pottinger
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Jan. 5 2013
12:00AM EST
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