Chuck Hagel actually said...

I believe the phased adaptive approach takes the appropriate steps to protect our interests in the region.

Although we do not see eye-to-eye with Russia on every issue, there are many areas of cooperation that have been positive...

I disagreed with President Obama, his decision to surge in Afghanistan, as I did with President Bush on the surge in Iraq.

I think Syria, the outcome there has far more important consequences for America's national interests than Libya.