HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029819.jpg
1.72 MB
Extraction Summary
3
People
4
Organizations
4
Locations
1
Events
1
Relationships
2
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
News article/commentary excerpt (likely printed from web)
File Size:
1.72 MB
Summary
This document page, marked with a House Oversight Bates number, appears to be an excerpt from a political article discussing the nomination of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense. It details pressure from pro-Israel members of Congress and WINEP director Robert Satloff for Hagel to adopt a tougher stance on Iran. The text notes that Hagel subsequently met with officials and Senators to clarify his support for sanctions and keeping military options open.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck Hagel | Nominee for Secretary of Defense/Former Senator from Nebraska |
Subject of the article; being pressured to change his stance on Iran during confirmation.
|
| Barack Obama | President |
Warned by Congress members to rein in Hagel.
|
| Robert Satloff | Executive Direction [sic] of WINEP |
Warned that the White House must ensure Hagel adopts a tougher line on Iran.
|
Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy (WINEP) |
Pro-Israel think tank led by Robert Satloff.
|
|
| Congress |
Mentioned regarding Israel-friendly members.
|
|
| White House |
Urged to act regarding Hagel's stance.
|
|
| Pentagon |
Hagel met with senior officials there.
|
Timeline (1 events)
Within days of nomination (ca. Jan 2013)
Hagel meetings with Pentagon officials and Senators
Washington D.C.
Relationships (1)
Satloff warned bluntly that Hagel should back away from previous views.
Key Quotes (2)
"“If the White House does not take steps soon to correct that impression, the chances for a negotiated resolution of the Iran nuclear crisis will fall nearly to zero and the likelihood of Israeli military action will rise dramatically,”"Source
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029819.jpg
Quote #1
"asserting that he supports broad international sanctions against Iran and that he believes that the military option ought to be “on the table.”"Source
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029819.jpg
Quote #2
Discussion 0
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this epstein document