Chuck Hagel: “By prioritizing resources for Asia and the Middle East, the current defense strategy accepts some risk in terms of the…”

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.

No other capability we have is more important.

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

I don't believe so, because there will be a question of trust and confidence in the panel, the makeup, if it's not transparent.