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Hagel Speaks at Signing Ceremony for Human Goals Charter at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks at the Defense Department's signing ceremony for the Human Goals Charter at the Pentagon April 28, 2014.

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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