Chuck Hagel stepped up to the mic this afternoon:

And promptly reminded us why so he should not be secretary of defense:

And yet, Hagel tried to put a pretty bow on a pretty big failure:

Maybe just a little bitty one, hmm?

What gives, Mr. Secretary?

Ohhh. That’s what it is.

Parting food for thought:

We’d hate to find out.

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