Alliances and international organizations should be understood as opportunities for leadership and a means to expand our influence, not as constraints on our power. Chuck Hagel allianceconstraintexpand Change image and share on social
Foreign policy is all about a universe of bad decisions, imperfect decisions; every situation is different. The dynamics, the atmospherics, the people, the pressures, the geopolitical realities shift. Chuck Hagel atmosphericbaddecision Change image and share on social
Bogging down large armies in historically complex, dangerous areas ends in disaster. Chuck Hagel areaarmybog Change image and share on social
You can't just drop the 82nd Airborne into Baghdad and it will all be over. Chuck Hagel 82ndairbornebaghdad Change image and share on social
Our foreign policy needs to support our energy, economic, defense and domestic policies. It all falls within the arch of national interest. There will be windows of opportunity, but they will open and close quickly. Chuck Hagel archclosedefense share on social
I'm a supporter of Israel, always have been. Chuck Hagel israelsupporter Change image and share on social
Well, let's go back to the original intent of Social Security. It is an insurance contract. Chuck Hagel backcontractinsurance Change image and share on social
The United Nations has a critical role to play in promoting stability, security, democracy, human rights, and economic development. The UN is as relevant today as at any time in its history, but it needs reform. Chuck Hagel criticaldemocracydevelopment share on social
I'm not saying my idea is the one and only idea. We should have other ideas, but the president has not laid down a specific plan as to how he's going to get us to solvency. I do that. Chuck Hagel idealayplan Change image and share on social
No border that touches Israel is always secure. Chuck Hagel borderisraelsecure Change image and share on social
