Chuck Hagel bombs senate hearing

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Defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel stated Iran has an “elected, legitimate government” and pointed out its membership in the United Nations, responding to a question Wednesday by Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R., Ga.) about why he would consider negotiations with Iran in light of its terrorist connections:

Hagel: Iran Has ?Elected, Legitimate? Government | Washington Free Beacon

"I support the president's strong position on containment, as I have said," the former Republican senator from Nebraska told the Senate Armed Services Committee considering his nomination for Defense secretary

Chuck Hagel stumbles on Iran questioning - Tim Mak - POLITICO.com

 

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Was it a Freudian slip when he said he supports Obama's position of containment in reference to Iran?