John Warner: “We welcome you back before the committee and commend you, once again, for the outstanding leadership.”

The civil jury is what prevents the encroachment of the more powerful and wealthy citizens.

I very definitely believe that.

Senator Shaheen, you were a well-informed host as we toured Portsmouth Naval Shipyard together last summer studying their energy plans, and I am pleased that you wisely selected a naval vessel as the site of this important Senate hearing.

I am honored to be here in my home state at a base I know so well from the days I had the honor to serve the considerable number of military installations and private sector industrial infrastructure throughout Virginia, first as Secretary…