I'll always be honest with you. You'll never have to worry about that. I'll listen to you. I'm sure we won't always agree, but I'll say it straight, and I'll give you and the President my honest, most informed advice always.
Hagel assures Congress of his honesty and commitment to provide informed advice.
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If Congress would not agree to that request, it would be a pretty devastating message that we send to the world.
There's a perception that it is the military's responsibility to fix the problem. Problems are not fixed by militaries.
In fact, the Pentagon has presented options to the President and while they are constantly reassessing those and offering new options.
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