Hagel calling senators to clarify his views on Iran, Hamas
Chuck Hagel, President Barack Obama’s pick to become the next US defense secretary, has begun calling critics in the Senate in an attempt to clarify his views about how to deal with Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas before his upcoming nomination hearing. …
Hagel’s private calls to lawmakers and efforts by supporters to defend him publicly are part of what is likely to be a hard-fought battle over his nomination. Opponents tried for weeks to dissuade Obama from choosing the former Nebraska senator. …
US officials who have spoken with Hagel since he was nominated on Monday say he has been calling senators before confirmation hearings begin in the coming weeks. Current and former US officials say he is particularly concerned with portrayals of his record on Iran. Critics accuse him of opposing sanctions and being satisfied with containing Tehran, as opposed to preventing it from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
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Why, it’s just a simple misunderstanding! Why didn’t I see that before! /snark
BigGator5 on January 11, 2013 at 9:49 AM
I yearn for a day when appointees will have to justify there views on America, as opposed to their views on Israel, Mexico, or any other country. And their domestic ethnic lobbies.
abobo on January 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM
“Hello, Senator. I just thought I would call and show you how much I’m willing to lie to get this job.”
RoadRunner on January 11, 2013 at 11:20 AM