Chuck Hagel: “I believe that modernizing nuclear forces and infrastructure is critical and should be a national priority.”

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.

American military power alone cannot and will not eradicate the threats posed by ISIL to the United States, our allies, and our friends and partners in the region.

The facts speak for themselves, and especially when you look at the many of the witnesses, who are Trump cabinet members, White House officials in the Trump administration, supporters of Mr. Trump.

Our nuclear deterrent plays a critical role in assuring U.S. national security and it is DOD'S highest priority mission. No other capability we have is more important.