Chuck Hagel actually said...

If I am given the privilege of succeeding him, it will be a high honor.

America must engage in the world, not retreat from the world, but engage with the world.

America's continued leadership and strength at home and abroad will be critically important for our country and the world.

I have made it clear I share Leon Panetta's and our Service Chiefs' serious concerns about the impact sequestration would have on our Armed ...