Chuck Hagel actually said...

I do think climate change is one of those areas where it's value-added for relationships, especially diplomacy.

Senator Hagel emphasizes the diplomatic value of addressing climate change.

01/18/2005

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I have not made a recommendation to the President that we should militarily intervene.

I think it is pretty clear, as we are consolidating our bases and handing over responsibilities.

The world is a different kind of world today, as everyone on this committee knows. You all travel. You go everywhere. We have new threats.

It is clear to the leadership in Afghanistan and the people that we are not there to occupy.