Chuck Hagel actually said...

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

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

I am absolutely committed, as my predecessors have been--you noted Secretary Panetta's involvement--to make this work and to have these two ...

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.