04/24/2012
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"If confirmed, my number one job will be to ensure that America continues to have the best-trained, the best-equipped, and the strongest military in the world in order to make sure that we protect our ..."
"I have no doubt that his past experience and his capabilities prepare Leon Panetta to meet the major challenges before DOD."
"I have great respect for Secretary Gates and praise him for his service to this country."
"I also want to take this moment to thank my fellow Californians, Senators Feinstein and Boxer, who are not only distinguished Senators who have represented their State well, but are dear friends and d..."