Chuck Hagel: “The President has been clear about the scope and objective of possible military strikes in Syria.”

Well, first recognize that we have a problem and then start addressing the problem, locally, nationally, globally.

American military power alone cannot and will not eradicate the threats posed by ISIL to the United States, our allies, and our friends and partners in the region.

There is going to be some severe reckoning and review, and a top-down, break it all down and asking themselves, who are we? What do we believe in?

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.