Chuck Hagel: “Accountability is always the most important tool for leader evaluation.”

Well, first recognize that we have a problem and then start addressing the problem, locally, nationally, globally.

The Chinese are watching this as relates to Taiwan, the Iranians, the North Koreans -- all countries are watching this, and watching the U.S. response to it, and the West response to it.

Planning for climate change is not some frivolous waste of time, a waste of money. It is essential to our troops and to their wellbeing, and the national security of this country.

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