Chuck Hagel

If confirmed, I will work to identify appropriate exchanges and interactions to assist Taiwan's defense capabilities.

The reason that they didn't is because they were involved in negotiations with the Russians in the U.N.

I believe that the Syrian Opposition Council's fundamental motivation to end Assad's rule is consistent with U.S. interests.

We must always take care of our people.

If confirmed, I will carry out the direction given to the Department in the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2013.

I did vote against it, and I was going to explain why I voted against it.

unilateral sanctions against Iran, "are exactly the wrong approach," and that, "they are the worst thing we can do would be to try to isolate Iran".

I believe that a political transition should remain our goal.

I support the current administration approach, in which DOD has the responsibility to defend, deter, and, when directed by the President, take action to defend the United States, its allies, and its interests in cyberspace as in all…

Energy security is central to national security.

I have made it clear I share Leon Panetta's and our Service Chiefs' serious concerns about the impact sequestration would have on our Armed Forces.

I do know that Iran is not exactly a model democracy and it has not been.

I think Syria, the outcome there has far more important consequences for America's national interests than Libya.

The President needs to have a Secretary of Defense in whom he has trust, who will give him unvarnished advice.

Our relationships with these allies and partners remain extraordinarily strong.

Accountability is a primary responsibility of any institution or organization.

I support an Army that is sized according to the defense strategy and the mission requirements that support that strategy.

If you do that, that is tantamount to giving the President of the United States authority to use military force against Iran.

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

I believe that multilateral sanctions against Iran, backed by a unified world community, are the most effective sanctions.

I think I've been very clear on that point all day today. You have described it accurately.

This is a huge issue that continues to loom large over our future and our security, and it will have, if confirmed, a lot of my attention.

the military option must remain on the table.

The President has stated, and I agree, that the scope of the international mission in Afghanistan after 2014 should focus on two primary objectives: first, to deny safe haven to al Qaeda and its affiliates; and second, to train, advise…

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