Samuel Nunn: “Chuck Hagel believes that we must build and preserve American strength as a force for good in the world.”

Rex Tillerson doesn't have the typical background of a nominee for Secretary of State, but in today's world, I believe that this will prove to be an advantage for our nation.

Maintaining high confidence in our nuclear arsenal is critical as the number of these weapons goes down.

Now is the time to make these investments to provide the foundation for future U.S. security.

That dedication translated into far-reaching pay and benefit initiatives that have helped maintain the fundamental strength of the Armed Forces--its people.