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'SNL' spoofs Chuck Hagel Israel comments in unaired C-SPAN sketch [VIDEO]

Several SNL cast members break character in this unaired spoof of Chuck Hagel's confirmation hearings.
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This "Saturday Night Live" spoof of Chuck Hagel's confirmation hearings was perfomred at dress rehearsal, but was ultimately cut from the program, February 9, 2013. (Screenshot via Hulu/UPI)
This "Saturday Night Live" spoof of Chuck Hagel's confirmation hearings was perfomred at dress rehearsal, but was ultimately cut from the program, February 9, 2013. (Screenshot via Hulu/UPI)
Published: Feb. 11, 2013 at 4:27 PM
Updated Feb. 11, 2013 at 4:34 PM
By KRISTEN BUTLER, UPI.com

"Saturday Night Live" spoofed the confirmation hearings for President Obama's nominee for secretary of defense, Chuck Hagel (played here by Jason Sudeikis). This sketch was performed at Saturday's dress rehearsal but was ultimately cut from the show.

In the "SNL" parody, Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham balk at Hagel's record of statements about the Middle East. McCain even asks Hagel the extent of his devotion to the Jewish state, in very saucy terms, which led to several cast members breaking character. At least it was just a dress rehearsal.

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