I have not ever been impressed by the work or opinions of Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and so therefore he would not be a Senator that I would appoint to such a position.  I do appreciate him for his military service and thank him for that service to his country.  This is a time for mending our unsteady relationship with Israel.  It is in our best interest to foster a stronger international image of our defense ties with Israel and this appointment would instead foster the current image of weakness and political  cowardice in regard to the tensions with Syria and Iran.