Chuck Hagel actually said...

Maintaining ready forces is of highest priority, especially in a world of ever changing challenges and threats.

Hagel emphasizes the importance of military readiness in a changing global environment.

01/30/2013

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I would encourage peace and a secure, safe Israel. That's what I think most of us would want to see.

No, it was I think in a larger context. I've said many, many things over many years.

We have always been a Pacific power. We have been a Pacific power because we have clear economic interests there.

Doesn't mean...that we are abandoning anybody or any part of the world.