Well, let's go back to the original intent of Social Security. It is an insurance contract.
Chuck HagelPeace comes through dealing with people. Peace doesn't come at the end of a bayonet or the end of a gun.
Chuck HagelThere are always consequences to actions that you take. There are consequences to inaction. And thinking through, asking the questions, "Well, then what happens? What comes next?" is critically important.
Chuck HagelAnd I want every one of you, every one of us, 100 senators to look in that camera, and you tell your people back home what you think. Don't hide anymore; none of us. That is the essence of our responsibility. And if we're not willing to do it, we're not worthy to be seated right here. We fail our country. If we don't debate this, if we don't debate this, we are not worthy of our country. We fail our country.
Chuck Hagel