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The Israeli people must be free to live in peace and security.

Chuck Hagel

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Chuck Hagel
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: October 4
Banker
Business Executive
Military Personnel
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Politician
Talk Show Host
United States Secretary Of Defense
North Platte
Nebraska
Charles Timothy Hagel
Charles Timothy Chuck Hagel
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