GOP leaders: Hagel successor must be part of new ISIS strategy | TheHill: Republican congressional leaders are warning that President Obama's next nominee to lead the Department of Defense needs to be cooperate with Congress and be part of revamped Obama administration strategy to defeat Islamic extremists.
“It is imperative that the next Secretary of Defense possess a sharp grasp of strategy, a demonstrated ability to think creatively, and the willingness and ability to work with Congress,” incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said. “And it is critical that the president consider these qualifications and challenges as he considers such an important nomination.”
McConnell said Secretary Chuck Hagel’s replacement has a laundry list of problems ahead of him, such as confronting challenges posed by Russia, China and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
“It’s important to remember that Secretary Hagel’s departure comes at a moment of great peril for our country,” McConnell said Monday. “All of these challenges come at a time when the all-volunteer force faces a shortage of resources and investment.”
