Chuck Hagel

Energy efficiency and alternative energy programs are critical for cost savings, operational effectiveness, and our strategic national security goals.

As a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, we should continue to exert leadership across the full spectrum of peacekeeping activities.

I am deeply concerned about the mental health issues faced by our servicemembers and their families.

Absolutely essential to our future that we maintain a strong, growing, credible military industrial base.

I believe that a modernized nuclear weapons infrastructure that would allow production of additional warheads is important to hedge against significant, unforeseen changes in the international security situation.

I support the administration position that NATO's door remains open.

I do not believe that the Russian Federation is fully honoring all of its obligations under existing arms control treaties.

Bilateral, never unilateral. Nothing was ever suggested on a unilateral basis to take down our arsenal. Negotiated, verifiable.

I would encourage peace and a secure, safe Israel. That's what I think most of us would want to see.

The United States should seek to achieve such reductions in 10 years and plan to base its arsenal on a dyad of nuclear delivery vehicles.

Israel's borders must be secure.

We have always been a Pacific power. We have been a Pacific power because we have clear economic interests there.

I applaud Secretary Panetta's decision to rescind the restriction on women in direct combat.

Although we do not see eye-to-eye with Russia on every issue, there are many areas of cooperation that have been positive...

I think it's always wise to try to talk to people before you get into war.

You have my complete commitment on this issue.

I strongly support Secretary Panetta's decision to lift the ban on women serving in combat roles.

I understand that last year the President approved the Department's Strategic Guidance which provided priorities as well as force sizing direction.

The world needs to establish a new global consensus on nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation.

I agree that the Taiwan Relations Act has contributed to peace and stability in the region for over 30 years.

I have always believed that the President of the United States is the elected leader of America.

Yes. As I have said, I know firsthand the profound sacrifice our servicemembers and their families make. We must always take care of our people.

Terrorism can never be justified under any circumstances.

The United States is firm in its commitment to Taiwan's self-defense needs under the Taiwan Relations Act.

Was the policy worthy of the men and women that we were sending into battle and surely to their deaths?