Statement from Secretary Hagel on President Obama’s Speech, May 23, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2013. The President today presented a comprehensive vision for how we will continue to protect the nation from terrorism, especially from al Qaeda and its affiliates, while remaining true to our values and laws.  I have directed the Department of Defense to work closely with our interagency partners and allies to implement the President’s guidance, including the efforts to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.  Having been closely involved in these…