Chuck Hagel actually said...

ISIL is a very clear threat to the United States of America, to our people.

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

I can assure you, Senator, that any commitments we made, in contracting or anything else, we will follow the law clearly and consult with Co...

ISIL is a threat to America, our allies, our interests around the world.