Chuck Hagel actually said...

The work done by the skilled workforce at our defense depots is critical to the Defense Department.

Hagel emphasizes the importance of skilled workers in defense depots for military readiness.

01/30/2013

More Chuck Hagel Quotes

The President has been clear about the scope and objective of possible military strikes in Syria.

The President has decided that a military response to the Syrian regime's use of CW should be limited and proportional.

I strongly support President Obama's decision to seek congressional authorization for the use of force in Syria.

this would not be a pinprick. Those were his words. This would be a significant strike that would, in fact, degrade his capability.