I don't want them growing up in a war, Senator.

It's vitally important we have a system in place where they are comfortable, and there will be some justice if there is a situation where a victim experiences rape or incest.

Our forces continue to fight in Afghanistan, assist forces in Yemen, Djibouti, and Georgia, and defend our homeland.

Now, they are poised to take on a new mission: the invasion of Iraq.

In my view, and it must be your view too, that makes our missile defense system even more critical.

Despite many hardships, our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast guardmen have stepped forward and embraced their country's call to arms.

I want to thank you and the administration for that forward thinking type of effort on the part of this country.

If we want our taxpayer dollars to do the most for the American people towards defending this country, I think that has to happen.

I think this was confirmed by the Director of Central Intelligence, George Tenet, during our hearing on September 12.

The national security of this Nation is at risk and we must be ready.

You would hope not anyway.