John Warner: “It is a moving experience for me to reenter this room. I served on this committee for 30 years.”

I'm hopeful someday Congress will pass a, one of those words, comprehensive bill on a whole range of energy directives because our country is waiting desperately for it.

I think that's a really significant answer since the question of readiness clearly one of the most strategically important issues you have to deal with.

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

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