Chuck Hagel actually said...

My view is we cannot let any nation achieve parity with the United States in our ability to control the air.

Hagel emphasizes the importance of U.S. air superiority.

01/30/2013

More Chuck Hagel Quotes

There will be consequences. There will be repercussions.

The Chinese are watching this as relates to Taiwan, the Iranians, the North Koreans -- all countries are watching this, and watching the U.S...

This is so unpredictable. And we've never seen anything quite like this in our lifetime, so there is no playbook here.

This is a very clear picture of a very desperate candidate who knows he is losing.