Our alliances should be understood as a means to e... -Chuck Hagel

Our alliances should be understood as a means to expand our influence, not as a constraint on our power. The expansion of democracy and freedom in the world should be a shared interest and value with all nations.

Chuck Hagel , Politician
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American politician and former Secretary of Defense, representing Nebraska in the U.S. Senate.

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