151 Quotes by Chuck Hagel

Well, let’s go back to the original intent of Social Security. It is an insurance contract.

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.

I believe, and always have, that America must engage – not retreat – in the world.

The United States can’t impose democracies. We can’t impose our will. The Russians found that out in Afghanistan.

I would not trade America’s position in the world – our ledger, our debts and assets – for any country in the world. There isn’t a country in the world even close to America.

I’m a supporter of Israel, always have been.

I have said many times that Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism.