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# Defense Secretary Hagel Steps Down

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## Video: Defense Secretary Hagel Steps Down

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_Published 2014-11-24. President Obama addresses Secretary Hagel's resignation_


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## Transcript

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. Over nearly two years Chuck has been an exemplary Defense Secretary. Providing a steady hand as we modernize our strategy and budget. To meet long term threats while still responding to immediate challenges like ISIL and Ebola. Thanks to Chuck, our military is on a firmer footing, engaged in these missions and looking ahead to the future

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