Hagel Gives Vague Answers When Questioned at Synagogue -- Washington Free Beacon
On Iran, Hagel downplays U.S. military option
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel sought to downplay the viability of a U.S. military strike on Iran during an informal chat Tuesday evening at a Washington-area synagogue.
Hagel took a seat on the bima at the Beth El synagogue in Bethesda, Md., for a wide-ranging discussion about Iran, Israel, budget cuts, and other pressing issues facing the Pentagon.
Hagel, who has run into trouble when speaking off the cuff, offered mostly vague answers and avoided delving too deeply into any particular issue.
When asked about Iran’s nuclear pursuit, Hagel said diplomacy is “smarter” than the military option.
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My Comment: I guess Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel read the White House memo .... "mumble a lot and do not rock the boat when it comes to Iran".
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