Chuck Hagel

The best outcome for Syria and the region, I think, as we all agree, is a negotiated political transition.

Once you are in, you cannot unwind it.

The administration's goal remains a managed political transition led by the Syrian people.

The United States remains in close contact with Israel on the deteriorating situation in Syria.

But I do know enough about this business or any business that you can't continue what we are doing with less resources in an uncertain world and less flexibility and less time.

DOD must ensure that defense networks are more secure and have the capability to continue operating in degraded information environments.

I think you really, in that question, defined the purpose of the review, because it really does come down to your question, is there a mismatch, is there a disconnect?

North Korea is skating close to a dangerous line.

Skating very close to a dangerous line.

We're prepared for all contingencies.

As the military grappled with incredible challenges to morale and readiness after Vietnam it also made the transition to an All-Volunteer Force and protected key investments in technologies like stealth, precision weapons, and platforms…

The world remains combustible and complex.

I don't--I do not agree with any recommendation that would unilaterally take any action to further reduce our nuclear warheads and our capability.

I don't agree with any recommendation that would unilaterally take any action to further reduce our nuclear warheads and our capability.

I agree it is not good enough to say zero tolerance. The whole chain of command needs to be accountable for this.

I value the service of all members of DOD equally.

We will be coming up to Congress with a significant package of reprogramming requests.

The military justice system must serve two critical purposes: (1) to provide justice for all participants in the system, including victims, and (2) to support good order and discipline throughout the ranks.

It is clear to the leadership in Afghanistan and the people that we are not there to occupy.

Curbing the growth in compensation is prudent and does not increase risk to recruiting and retention programs.

If sequester levels remain in place, DOD will ask for flexibility to apply the reductions in a more strategic manner.

As part of the revised DOD SAPR policy, we implemented new standards for medical care providers to support victim care and enhance investigations.

I have not made a recommendation to the President that we should militarily intervene.

Other countries, like Iran, seeking nuclear weapons should take note of North Korea's experience.

We are going to have to continue to train our military to be prepared to deal with every eventuality, every contingency, every option.