Johanns puts support behind Hagel

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Story Created: Feb 4, 2013 at 12:45 PM CDT

Story Updated: Feb 4, 2013 at 12:45 PM CDT

Debate and controversy have surrounded President Obama's nominee for Defense Secretary. But another Nebraska Senator says he'll support Chuck Hagel as the next Pentagon chief.

Senator Mike Johanns is the second Republican senator to back Hagel.
Hagel has been criticized for not being tough enough on Iran
nor sufficiently supportive of Israel.

Johanns, says he believes Hagel will be a strong supporter of Israel
and other allies of the U.S. and will be firm with America's enemies.
Johanns said he decided to back Hagel after the former Nebraska senator's confirmation hearing and after meeting with him privately.

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