Chuck Hagel actually said...

I just think, am I sad that this is going to be a party-line vote? Yes, I am.

I think we have to be really careful with inferences that would leave the impression that this man would somehow purposely evade or purposel...

I do think a great deal of deference should be given to the Commander in Chief on his selection.

The nations of Europe make up the majority of an alliance key to our collective defense strategy.