John Warner: “Bottom line, each of these problems is contributing to the loss of American life, and the loss of American limb.”

It is a moving experience for me to reenter this room. I served on this committee for 30 years.

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

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.