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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel answers questions from reporters during a press conference at the Pentagon, March 31, 2014. Hagel discussed ongoing efforts to recover American service member remains from past conflicts and took questions about provocative actions by North Korea and the situation in Ukraine.

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel answers questions from reporters during a press conference at the Pentagon, March 31, 2014. Hagel discussed ongoing efforts to recover American service member remains from past conflicts and took questions about provocative actions by North Korea and the situation in Ukraine.

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