New US Defense Chief: US Can’t Dictate to the World
Voice of America
February 27, 2013
Former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel was sworn in as defense secretary Wednesday, saying the United States must not dictate to the world.
Hagel told Pentagon employees America must engage with the rest of the globe. He said no nation as great as the United States can lead alone. …
The Senate confirmed Hagel Tuesday after bitter confirmation hearings. Some of the senators accused Hagel of being too lenient toward Iran and too critical of Israel. Others found fault with him for opposing the 2007 U.S. troop surge in Iraq.
Hagel, a former enlisted solider, succeeds Leon Panetta and is the first Vietnam War veteran to serve as defense chief. …
Read in full and/or watch U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks to service members and civilian employees at the Pentagon after being sworn in, Feb. 27, 2013: www.voanews.com/content/new-us-military-chief-takes-over-after-bitter-nomination-fight/1611568.html
