Chuck Hagel: “I agree that departments and agencies should not set up unnecessary bureaucracies or duplicative efforts.”

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.

It is the biggest responsibility any leader has, to leave the place better than they found it, and I do not think we are doing it right now.

Well, first recognize that we have a problem and then start addressing the problem, locally, nationally, globally.

Iraq's continued political progress toward a more inclusive and representative government and its programs of reform and reconciliation will be critical to achieve the progress required.