Monday, November 24, 2014
Chuck didn't fire enough generals
And so in the end they managed to grind him down. And as a result, they got their way in Iraq and Afghanistan again to the detriment of all of us as a country. And now they can add a trophy head on the wall.
Chuck Hagel, the beleaguered Secretary of Defense, announced he will step down less then two years after taking office and at the height of the U.S. campaign against the Islamic State terrorist group.President Obama needs to consider a replacement who is respected by country and will drive the Teabaggers nuts. Or he could name Mitch McConnell and let Gov Beshear name a qualified replacement for the Senate.
President Barack Obama announced the departure in the State Dining Room Monday morning. Hagel and Vice President Joe Biden stood beside him.
“Over nearly two years, Chuck has been an exemplary defense secretary, providing a steady hand as we modernized our strategy and budget to meet long-term threats while still responding to immediate challenges like ISIL and Ebola,” Obama said. “Thanks to Chuck, our military is on a firmer footing engaged in these missions and looking ahead to the future.”
Obama said Hagel came to see him and “determined that having guided the department through this transition, it was an appropriate time for him to complete his service.”
Hagel submit his resignation Monday.
“It's been the greatest privilege of my life -- the greatest privilege of my life to lead and most important, to serve -- to serve with the men and women of the Defense Department and support their families,” Hagel said.
It was unclear who would replace the 68-year-old Vietnam veteran and former Republican senator from Nebraska, as no replacement would be named during the ceremony.
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