November 24, 2014 10:09 pm | Updated 10:09 pm IST - WASHINGTON
U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel.
President Barack Obama accepted Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel's resignation on Monday, saying Mr. Hagel had approached him last month to say it was time for him to leave.
At a White House event in the State Dining Room, Mr. Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden gave Mr. Hagel a warm send-off.
Mr. Obama said Mr. Hagel will stay on until a successor is confirmed by the Senate.
He said Mr. Hagel has been candid with his advice and counsel and has "always given it to me straight."
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