Chuck Hagel (R-Nebraska) takes a courageous risk

Republican Senator Chuck Hagel today said this -

"How do we realistically believe that a continuation of the systematic destruction of an American friend -- the country and people of Lebanon -- is going to enhance America's image and give us the trust and credibility to lead a lasting and sustained peace effort in the Middle East?" asked Hagel, the No. 2 Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

It will be interesting to see if this will cost him political capital. Watch the mainstrem media for cues.