McCain added : `` Chuck 's situation was no different . '' Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel refused to wait for his replacement before announcing his resignation . The White House had hoped he would hold off until this week . Hide Caption 2 of 18 Photos:Photos: Key players in the shutdown debate
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel refused to wait for his replacement before announcing his resignation . The White House had hoped he would hold off until this week . Hide Caption 2 of 18 Photos:Photos: Key players in the shutdown debate