Chuck Hagel said...

I happen to believe, and I think the President has said it, that a political solution is the only viable solution.

If Congress would not agree to that request, it would be a pretty devastating message that we send to the world.

Our nuclear deterrent plays a critical role in assuring U.S. national security and it is DOD'S highest priority mission....

The President has determined that closing it is a national security imperative.