Chuck Hagel

Yes. I believe that it will require considerable time to repair equipment returning from operations in Afghanistan because of the nature of the repairs and difficulty of removing the equipment from Afghanistan.

A normalized relationship between our two countries, based on mutual respect and mutual interests, is the best way to advance U.S., Iraqi, and regional interests.

The President is on record as saying, and I agree, that the United States cannot accept any limits on its BMD systems.

All individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and they should be guaranteed living and working environments free of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

I am fully committed to the President's policy of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and believe all options should be on the table to achieve that goal.

Sequestration would significantly curtail important industrial base capabilities and skills which, if lost, would be difficult, expensive, and perhaps even impossible to replace.

The work done by the skilled workforce at our defense depots is critical to the Defense Department.

Not all problems are best met with military tools.

It's a legitimate question.

Only after there is a change in regime in Syria and serious changes in the regime's behavior in Tehran, can we conceivably think about long-term relationships.

We will assure that every military man and woman and their families are given exactly the same opportunities and rights as each other and all members of the Armed Forces.

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

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

The United States has a shared interest with Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan to partner on the development of each nation as a contributor of security and stability to the broader region.

I believe strategy should drive our resource decisions, but our strategy must also be realistic and resource-informed.

In today's complex global environment, cyber threats pose an increasingly serious challenge to national security.

The Nation's long-term energy security would benefit from a competitive, domestic renewable fuels industry; as a major consumer of liquid fuels, the Department would benefit, as well.

I understand that the Track Four Efficiency Study... identified both Service and joint general and flag officer positions for elimination, realignment, or reduction.

I am concerned about the Nation's dependence on foreign oil.

I fully support the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and value the service of all those who fight for our country.

Congress has a responsibility to the American people to ensure the national defense.

He said clearly that in his words, he has Israel's back.

Senator, you have just again identified one of the great challenges that lies ahead, and that is maintaining our industrial base.

Well, it is not inconsistent, I don't believe, Senator. But you used the term `could'. That is a pretty important operative word in the report.

The Jewish lobby intimidates a lot of people up here. I am not an Israeli senator. I am a U.S. Senator. This pressure makes us do dumb things at times.