Well, let's go back to the original intent of Social Security. It is an insurance contract.
Chuck HagelThis is a complicated time to govern in the world today because of so much going on and it's coming at us at such an unprecedented rate.
Chuck HagelYou can have all the capabilities; if you don't have the quality people, you don't have much.
Chuck HagelIf America is to succeed in responding to these 21st Century challenges, our political system cannot continue to bog down in the mire of partisan gamesmanship.
Chuck Hagel