Tom Carper actually said...

"I commend the President-elect for nominating General Kelly for this position because, as I know firsthand, John is a straight-talking, candid, courageous leader who will say exactly what he thinks."

"John, you are a hero, and I am proud to have served with you and proud to know you today."

"Jeh, with the help of his leadership team, this Committee, and Congress, has begun... a remarkable transformation of the Department."

"When I was in the Navy, I was stationed for a while in San Diego and would venture down into Mexico."