Chuck Hagel

America's nuclear deterrent for more than 60 years has played a central role in ensuring global security.

I want to make it clear that if confirmed I will make it a priority to minimize the impact of sequestration on our wounded warriors and their families.

I've never thought engagement as weakness. I never thought it was surrender. I never thought it was appeasement.

I intend to continue to strengthen our bilateral defense relationship in a number of ways.

I will hold all commanders responsible for this issue.

I believe that modernizing the nuclear weapons production infrastructure is very important.

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

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

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

Improvements in security conditions, enabled by continued development of the Afghan National Security Forces, will continue to be critical.

The Department must take care of its people, not only while they are serving, but it is an obligation that continues through the transition to civilian life.

I support the President's commitment to a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent as long as nuclear weapons exist.

I believe that we should make available to Taiwan those defense articles and defense services which enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability, today and into the future.

If confirmed, I will focus on strengthening our relationships, building the capacity of key allies and partners.

It is not inconsistent, I don't believe, Senator.

Sequestration may have irreversible impacts in the long term.

I continue to support the substance of the letter--expressing solidarity with Israel at a time of crisis--and I will continue to express this solidarity and support as I work with my Israeli counterparts if confirmed as Secretary of…

No, it was I think in a larger context. I've said many, many things over many years.

This is a far ranging issue that will warrant significant attention from me, if confirmed.

I am a supporter of Israel. In some cases, I have said I am a strong supporter of Israel.

I recognize that, and yes, I would reconsider.

I didn't hear her say that, by the way, of the United States, and I think my comment was it is a relevant and good observation.

I've always argued against some of the dumb things they do because I don't think it's in the interest of Israel.

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

the military option must remain on the table.