Chuck Hagel: “This is a far ranging issue that will warrant significant attention from me, if confirmed.”

No other capability we have is more important.

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.

There's a perception that it is the military's responsibility to fix the problem. Problems are not fixed by militaries.

There will be consequences. There will be repercussions.