Barrasso: Hagel ‘Appeared Weak And Wobbly’

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In an interview scheduled to air late Thursday, Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) said he remained less than impressed with the testimony of former Sen. Chuck Hagel, President Obama’s nominee to lead the Defense Department.

I think that Chuck Hagel appeared weak and wobbly today,” Barrasso told CNN’s Erin Burnett. “Unconvincing and not the kind of sound judgment and strong leadership you need in a secretary of defense.”

Barrasso continuded: “The bottom line is Senators are not ‘intimidated’ as Chuck Hagel refers to by any lobby. When the national interest of the United States is at stake – and specifically our security – people make a vote based on the security, and best interest of the United States.”

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