Regarding Hagel's appointment by Obama---

Submitted by Penina Sarah (United States), Jan 23, 2013 at 15:52

The appointment of Hagel says it all, especially facing an increasingly powerful Iran continuing to develop according to its nuclear ambitions. Hagel sits on the board of Deutschebank, under investigation for circumventing sanctions on Iran, on the board of anti-Israel, pro-Hezbollah publication Global Strategies Forum and on the Board of Soros-funded International Crisis Group, which seeks to bring Al-Qaida into the government in Algeria. He still acts on behalf of his interest in Iran.

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