Tag: Dan Coats

Just Say No to Neo-Isolationism

Marine Commandant warns Congress of costs of global withdrawal

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AP

The top commander of the Marine Corps blasted what he called “neo-isolationism” at a congressional hearing Wednesday morning about the Navy’s budget.

Coats: I Don’t Think Hagel Did Himself Any Good Yesterday

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Sen. Dan Coats (R., Ind.) discussed his concerns Thursday about Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel after his poorly-received confirmation, saying he is simply “off the page” on Iran and did himself no good with his testimony. “I think he left the impression of, ‘Who is the real Chuck Hagel?’” Coats said. “The one who …