The president of the United States is the commander in chief, and the people who work with him at the National Security Council are his arm in working with the Defense Department. And, quite frankly, they have responsibility for all of the government. We are one component of the government.
Chuck HagelForeign policy will require a strategic agility that, whenever possible, gets ahead of problems, strengthens U.S. security and alliances, and promotes American interests and credibility.
Chuck HagelI have never believed you go to war in Iraq, you go to war in Afghanistan, and believe that you can deal with those battlefields, those countries, in microcosms, or narrow channels.
Chuck HagelNo one individual vote, no one individual quote or no one individual statement defines me, my beliefs, or my record.
Chuck HagelWell, let's go back to the original intent of Social Security. It is an insurance contract.
Chuck Hagel