B. Clinton, Hagel react to picks

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro Two statements reacting to Obama's selection are from Chuck Hagel and Bill Clinton . Hagel, it seems, has been shut out from the Obama cabinet. The Nebraska Republican, who accompanied Obama abroad during the campaign, was talked about for VP, State and Defense, but he has been shut out from all three. Bill Clinton, of course, thought his wife at State was a good move, saying, "As an American, I am thankful...." CHUCK HAGEL: "The national security team President-Elect Obama has assembled is a serious, experienced and widely respected group of leaders. They are all seasoned professionals. This team gives President-Elect Obama a strong foundation to build a new bipartisan consensus for America's foreign policy that will be required to confront the enormous 21st Century challenges facing America and the world. I congratulate President-Elect Obama and Vice President-Elect Biden for assembling such an impressive team of strong and capable leaders." BILL ... (link)