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Document Information
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News article/blog printout (part of congressional oversight production)
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Summary
This document appears to be a page from a news article or blog post included in House Oversight materials. It discusses the confirmation of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense and the Obama administration's foreign policy strategy regarding Iran, specifically ruling out force in favor of potential bilateral negotiations. It highlights remarks made by Vice President Joe Biden at the Munich Security Conference and the positive response from Iran's Foreign Minister.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Chuck Hagel | Secretary of Defense Nominee |
Discussed regarding his confirmation hearings and potential influence on policy toward Iran.
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| Barack Obama | US President |
Mentioned as receiving advice from Hagel.
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| Joe Biden | Vice President |
Quoted expressing willingness for bilateral talks with Iran at the Munich Security Conference.
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| Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Supreme Leader of Iran |
Mentioned as the key figure required to be serious about negotiations.
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| Ali Akbar Salehi | Foreign Minister of Iran |
Quoted responding favorably to Biden's remarks.
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| Unnamed Speaker | Source/Commentator |
Quoted in the first paragraph regarding the administration's stance on force.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Obama Administration |
Policy regarding Iran discussed.
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| Iranian Government |
Target of diplomatic discussions.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Document production source (indicated by Bates stamp).
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Timeline (2 events)
Locations (3)
| Location | Context |
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Location of political belief regarding Hagel's confirmation.
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Subject of foreign policy dispute.
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Location of the Munich Security Conference.
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Relationships (2)
Text mentions Hagel's 'private advice to Obama'.
Salehi responding favorably to Biden's remarks.
Key Quotes (4)
"In the first term, the administration didn’t always speak with one voice on this issue. So what Hagel says can make a difference."Source
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"Despite his poorly receieved performance at his confirmation hearings, it’s widely believed in Washington that Hagel will be confirmed"Source
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"We have made it clear at the outset that…we would be prepared to meet bilaterally with the Iranian leadership"Source
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Quote #3
"I am optimistic, I feel this new administration is really seeking this time to at least divert from its previous"Source
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