There's always a balance, I think, any administration has to find in not just the military but in any agency of government.
Chuck HagelI think this is the biggest lesson a president or any of us who has responsibility to govern have to learn: There are always consequences to actions that you take. There are consequences to inaction.
Chuck HagelI would not trade America's position in the world - our ledger, our debts and assets - for any country in the world. There isn't a country in the world even close to America.
Chuck HagelYou can have all the capabilities; if you don't have the quality people, you don't have much.
Chuck Hagel