Chuck Hagel, President Obama’s pick for defense secretary, faced a torrent of questions and criticism over his foreign policy stances Thursday during his Senate confirmation hearing. The former Nebraska senator and Republican has seen opposition from within his own party for failing to adequately back the party line on Israel and Iran. Hagel was attacked during the hearing for earlier comments that were perceived as critical of Israel. This is South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham.

Sen. Lindsey Graham: “You said, 'The Jewish lobby intimidates a lot of people up here. I'm not an Israeli senator; I’m a United States senator. This pressure makes us do dumb things at times.’ I can’t think of a more provocative thing to say about the relationship between the United States and Israel and the Senate or the Congress than what you said. Do you agree with me you shouldn’t have said something like that?”

Chuck Hagel: “Yes, I do. I’ve already said that.”