Chuck Hagel: “I intend, on that basis, to vote for this nominee.”

I don't believe so, because there will be a question of trust and confidence in the panel, the makeup, if it's not transparent.

When the National Guard opened up on students and killed students, partly because they weren't trained, they panicked.

Our nuclear deterrent plays a critical role in assuring U.S. national security and it is DOD'S highest priority mission. No other capability we have is more important.

It is a responsibility of the Congress.