Chuck Hagel actually said...

Continuing with this tradition will be one of my highest priorities if I am confirmed.

Hagel stresses the importance of maintaining strong personal relationships with Israeli leaders.

01/30/2013

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I do not because it wasn't a recommendation.

As Secretary of Defense, I won't be signing off on reports in the same way as a private citizen.

If confirmed, I will work with DOD and congressional leaders to address this challenge.

I was one of some Republican Senators who did not want that vote to go forward.