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Robert Bergdahl, father of POW Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, backs Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense

December 24, 2012Commentary

We’re running a petition at MoveOn in support of President Obama’s choice of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense.

Guess who signed?

#2426	Robert Bergdahl	Dec 23, 2012	Hailey, ID
My son is an Army SGT serving in Afghanistan Bring them home now!

Robert Bergdahl is the father of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, currently held by the Taliban. It has been reported that Bowe’s release is likely contingent on a diplomatic deal and prisoner exchange with the Taliban, linked to diplomatic efforts to end the war.

A screen capture showing Robert Bergdahl’s signature on the petition is here.

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