Chuck Hagel actually said...

If Congress would not agree to that request, it would be a pretty devastating message that we send to the world.

Hagel warns of the negative implications if Congress denies military funding.

09/15/2014

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No, it was I think in a larger context. I've said many, many things over many years.

We have always been a Pacific power. We have been a Pacific power because we have clear economic interests there.

Doesn't mean...that we are abandoning anybody or any part of the world.

We will assure that every military man and woman and their families are given exactly the same opportunities and rights as each other and al...