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The Nomination of Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense

Calvin Trillin

January 9, 2013

Opponents think that Hagel should Be more respectful of Likud. And on Iran, whose nuke we’re battling, He’s shown no zest for saber rattling. The first fight for this loyal lieutenant Won’t be abroad but in the Senate.

Calvin TrillinCalvin Trillin is The Nation’s “deadline poet.”


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