Too often in Washington we tend to see foreign policy as an abstraction, with little understanding of what we are committing our country to: the complications and consequences of endeavors. Chuck Hagel abstractioncommitcomplication Change image and share on social
Our alliances should be understood as a means to expand our influence, not as a constraint on our power. The expansion of democracy and freedom in the world should be a shared interest and value with all nations. Chuck Hagel allianceconstraintdemocracy share on social
Peace comes through dealing with people. Peace doesn't come at the end of a bayonet or the end of a gun. Chuck Hagel bayonetdealend Change image and share on social
No one individual vote, no one individual quote or no one individual statement defines me, my beliefs, or my record. Chuck Hagel beliefdefineindividual Change image and share on social
People are not trying to get into China, they're trying to get out of China. The United States is the only great country where people are trying to get into to this country for obvious reasons. Chuck Hagel chinacountrygreat Change image and share on social
The United States can't impose democracies. We can't impose our will. The Russians found that out in Afghanistan. Chuck Hagel afghanistandemocracyfind Change image and share on social
I have said many times that Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism. Chuck Hagel iransponsorstate Change image and share on social
My overall worldview has never changed: that America has and must maintain the strongest military in the world, that we must lead the international community to confront threats and challenges together, and that we must use all tools of American power to protect our citizens and our interests. Chuck Hagel americaamericanchallenge share on social
Imposing democracy through force is a roll of the dice. Chuck Hagel democracydiceforce Change image and share on social
It is easy to get into war, not so easy to get out. Chuck Hagel easywar Change image and share on social