[Colonel Kangaroo]

Hagel nearly died in combat for his country. whether we like or dislike his politics, that’s a contribution to be honored.

[RobbyS]

Give him a medal; give him a pension. Don’t put this unqualified man in charge of DoD, not under this President. Talk about playing the race card. The veterans card can be as bad.

[SoFloFreeper]

Yeah, honored, and then moved on from—he isn’t qualified to occupy the position of SecDef.

Lots of people fought for the country...and I honor all of ‘em. Doesn’t mean I think they’re all material that I want to put in charge of anything other than a coat rack.

Hagel is one of those.

[elpadre]

Confirming him has nothing to do with honoring his service.

I am a combat veteran from ‘52-’53 and would never want my service be counted as qualification for anything other than what I have knowledge and experience.

[llevrok]

Hagel nearly died in combat for his country. whether we like or dislike his politics, that’s a contribution to be honored.

I honor his service and sacrifice -
Just not his ideology and IQ