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Hagel defends record, spars with critics in Senate hearing

WASHINGTON -- Making his first public comments after his nomination to lead the Pentagon, former Sen. Chuck Hagel said Thursday he stood by his record but also urged senators to look beyond controversial votes and statements he has made, which critics have seized on.

By David S. Cloud and Michael A. Memoli

January 31, 2013

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