Chuck Hagel actually said...

We do not favor containment. That is the President's position, and that was my position.

Hagel clarifies his stance on containment regarding Iran.

01/30/2013

More Chuck Hagel Quotes

The United States will always remain committed to protecting its national security interests whenever necessary.

I support President Obama's Cuba policy which is focused on supporting the Cuban people's desire to freely determine their future.

I'm fully committed to the President's goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

I am a strong supporter of Israel and believe that we have a special relationship with Israel.