Chuck Hagel: “American policies in the war on terrorism must address the political and economic conditions that breed radicalism and…”

It is the biggest responsibility any leader has, to leave the place better than they found it, and I do not think we are doing it right now.

I think the GOP is in a lot of trouble. And I do think an encouraging sign, I think the strong control that Mr. Trump has exercised over the Republican Party is dwindling.

The facts speak for themselves, and especially when you look at the many of the witnesses, who are Trump cabinet members, White House officials in the Trump administration, supporters of Mr. Trump.

Because I had the responsibility and I play my own game here. And that is because by law, I am the one official in government charged with certification with release of detainees. I take that responsibility very seriously.