Iran’s Choice for Secretary of Defense

January 10, 2013 This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute. President Obama's choice to be the next Secretary of Defense came in for a lot of criticism even before it was announced since former Senator Chuck Hagel's positions have run the gamut from controversial to extreme and downright reckless. Hagel has been applauded, however, by the state-controlled media of Iran.  The mullahs' mouthpiece, Press TV, has enthused about Hagel for his vociferously anti-Israel stance.  The Iranian regime must also appreciate his longstanding encouragement of unconditional engagement with Tehran, his opposition to tough sanctions against it and his denunciation of any use of force to prevent Iran from getting the bomb. There are plenty of other good reasons to oppose the nomination of Chuck Hagel to lead our military at this critical time.  Iran's endorsement of him, though, should be high on the list. This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute.  Learn more at SecureFreedomRadio.com.