Chuck Hagel actually said...

I agree with Secretary Panetta that the effects of sequestration will be devastating and will lead to a decline in military readiness.

Hagel warns about the negative impact of sequestration on military readiness.

01/30/2013

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Our world today is totally different than it was 12 years ago.

It will be the same that Secretary Panetta and, before him, Secretary Gates initiated in closer collaboration between the two agencies.

I think our energy budget, I don't know the exact number, but it's probably around $18 billion a year.

I think that's all negotiable.