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| https://wittman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=549 | Wittman Statement on the Resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel | 2014-11-24 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | VA | Robert Wittman | W000804 | wittman.house.gov | legacy | Wittman Statement on the Resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel f t # e Washington, D.C., November 24, 2014 Washington, D.C. Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today issued the following statement on the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel: I thank Secretary Hagel for his many years of service to the nation and for his efforts on behalf of our men and women in uniform. While this is a time of transition at the helm of the Department of Defense, it is critical that we remain resolute in our efforts to stop the sequester from going into effect. We must have a responsible defense budget in place that is governed by strategy and maintains an unwavering commitment to our military's readiness to ensure our ability to respond to current and future threats. I urge the President to act swiftly to nominate a successor. Congressman Rob Wittman represents the First District of Virginia. He serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Armed Services Committee where he is the Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee. # # # f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |