Political Quotes

Chuck Hagel: I think that is really the essence of the ultimate objective we'd like to see in Syria.

On the recordSeptember 15, 2014
I think that is really the essence of the ultimate objective we'd like to see in Syria.
Said by
Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

Editor's note · Context

Hagel outlines the desired outcome for Syria as a free nation with rights for its people.

Share

More from Chuck Hagel

Sep 15, 2014

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.

congress.gov
Jun 11, 2025

When the National Guard opened up on students and killed students, partly because they weren't trained, they panicked.

cbsnews.com
Jun 24, 2015

Our nuclear deterrent plays a critical role in assuring U.S. national security.

congress.gov
Apr 8, 2019

That administration really laid out in 1991 and 1992 the threats of climate change, especially for national security.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation