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Senate Armed Services Committee votes to confirm Chuck Hagel as defense secretary. Watch live, broadcast on Feb. 12. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy…
Being Pentagon chief had its downsides says Robert Gates
WASHINGTON — Former US defense secretary Robert Gates joked Monday about the downsides of his old job, including enduring interminable NATO meetings and price gouging over a Central Asian air base. At a Pentagon ceremony for the unveiling of his official portrait, the ex-CIA director displayed his customary wry humor,…
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