Chuck Hagel: “I am fully committed to implementing the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.”

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.

Our nuclear deterrent plays a critical role in assuring U.S. national security and it is DOD'S highest priority mission. No other capability we have is more important.

It is hard to overstate how damaging the continued existence of the Detention Facility at Guantanamo has been and continues to be.

When you have a national leader, our national world leader, who has left dignity behind, decency behind, honesty, integrity behind them, that's where you start.