The defence secretary ducked the question of whether the United States was winning the war.

该国防部长回避了美国是否在打赢这场战争的问题。

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The president has appointed a civilian as defence secretary.

总统任命了一位平民做国防部长。

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The Defence Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was "a misinterpretation or misunderstanding".

国防部长迈克尔·波蒂略称此事为“误译或误解”。

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The event was attended by David Cameron and the new Defence Secretary Philip Hammond.

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Mr Hagel made the comments at a joint news conference with British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond.

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And using the dodge of a recess appointment could cripple any new defence secretary.

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