Chuck Hagel: “I value the service of all members of DOD equally.”

This is a very clear picture of a very desperate candidate who knows he is losing.

The President says a lot of things, and I do not know why he says that...

Iraq's continued political progress toward a more inclusive and representative government and its programs of reform and reconciliation will be critical to achieve the progress required.

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.