Chuck Hagel actually said...
I as secretary of defense couldn't recommend to the president any option nor would any president make a decision to send anyone to war if there was any doubt that our men and women were not ready. We would fail you, we would fail our country. I can't do that. I won't do that.
Context
Assuring that military readiness is a priority and that cuts will not compromise troop safety.
02/24/2014