CHUCK HAGEL SPEAKS AT IAFF 2008 PRESIDENTIAL FORUM IN WASHINGTON
Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NB) speaks at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Bipartisan 2008 Presidential Forum, in Washington on March 14, 2007. Eleven official and possible presidential contenders will speak at the forum to gain the IAFF endorsement. Republican Rudolf Giuliani declined an invitation. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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