Cuts Will Have ‘Far-reaching Effects’ Says U.S. Defense Secretary

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Friday that uncertainty surrounding sequestration was impacting U.S. defense capabilities, and if allowed to take its course would have far reaching effecs.
Cuts Will Have ‘Far-reaching Effects’ Says U.S. Defense Secretary
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on March 1, 2013. Hagel addressed the effects of the sequester at his first press conference as secretary. (Shar Adams/The Epoch Times)
3/2/2013
Updated:
10/1/2015
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