John Warner: “If you succeed, and I hope you do, fervently I hope you do, you will have earned rightfully the gratitude of the people…”

It's a great experience in life, and it's absolutely essential for this country.

I also thought it was extraordinarily important you pointed out that just as it is incumbent upon our military to continue to develop next generation weapons that it's been the legacy of our military forces to always be about innovation.

This country is greatly strengthened by the will of such people to step forward and do, time and time again, public service.

Good luck to each and every one of you, and to the importance of the confirmation process.