Senator Cochran's presence and introduction testifies that we are continuing today in a strong tradition of bipartisanship of this Congress when it comes to matters of national defense.

I expect Ray to run a tight ship for the taxpayers, and I think the President has chosen well on behalf of national security and on behalf of the best interest of America's sailors and marines.

Thank you, General Shinseki, for your service, for your willingness to serve again on behalf of the United States of America.

I hope we can employ those principles when it comes to two specific things.

I am a veteran myself.

I appreciate your statement that in trying to get your arms around this issue, one of the things we are going to have to learn is what resources are available to you.

I applaud that as a goal.

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