When someone is qualified and has the confidence of the President, unless there is some highly disqualifying factor brought to our attention, we should accede to the President's request for his nomination, and confirm the individual.
John Kyl emphasizes the importance of confirming qualified presidential nominees.
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One of the things that we noticed in this endeavor is there is a great attitude among the military, among the Defense Department generally in being able to succeed at a mission.
Mr. Chairman, Representative Jacobs, the fact is that our current system has deteriorated and aged to the point that we wouldn't be confident in the deterrent value of it on out into the future.
Our responsibility is to be straightforward with you all. You're the ones that appointed us, you're the ones that we answer to.
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