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secretary of defense
- The civilian head of the United States Department of Defense and a member of the cabinet , appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate . The secretary of defense works with civilian and military advisers to formulate American military policies and make foreign policy recommendations to the president.
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Controversial secretary-of-defense nominee Chuck Hagel faced his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.
From The Daily Beast
The secretary-of-defense nominee will take on the Senate—and the toughest questions might come from his own party.
From The Daily Beast
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