That's my thinking here. Special Ops used to be rather small. Right now it's growing more rapidly than any other element out there.

I appreciate it very much.

I'd like to know your feelings about the adequacy of that account and how significant the section 1208 funds are.

I think some of the questions asked of you might not be totally fair, in that you've been in PACOM.

Admiral Olson, we hear a lot about OPTEMPO, we hear about the Guard and Reserve and the problems that they're having right now.

Good. Let me just echo what the chairman and Senator Warner said. I just think the world of all three of you and look forward to working with you in your new capacities.

I would do the same.

I do agree with the position that we really are stressed right now, in terms of resources, assets, and force strength.

The best news was, on the other side, two of the most severe critics in the New York Times came back... and agree with virtually everything that you two have said about the progress that's taking place right now.

But, because this resolution is nonbinding and going to have no effect, in my opinion, no effect on the course of action, I'm not going to support it.

Mr. Chairman, I have had the opportunity to spend some personal time with the Admiral, and certainly believe that he and the General are outstanding nominees.

Senator McCaskill, your points are very well taken, and I have a major awareness that I will need a lot of help.

I think expressing our opinions through resolutions is exactly what keeps this institution and the people we represent living in a wonderful country because of the democratic institutions.

I am not sure we are the right people to advise the Iraqis on how to spend their money.

It was an election, and that election confirmed the strong foundation we have in this country for the democratic process.

Thank you and we all wish you, not just Godspeed, but success and health.

I think you've been very candid today. I think we all value that highly. Thank you. I think you've done a great job today, and I wish you the very best and safety.

I'm aware of that, and I'm encouraged by it.