Chuck Hagel: “Their dedication and professionalism are the foundation of our military strength.”

One would have to suspect the motive behind the effort to put together this panel.

There is going to be some severe reckoning and review, and a top-down, break it all down and asking themselves, who are we? What do we believe in?

I don't believe so, because there will be a question of trust and confidence in the panel, the makeup, if it's not transparent.

Planning for climate change is not some frivolous waste of time, a waste of money. It is essential to our troops and to their wellbeing, and the national security of this country.