John Warner: “I share your concern regarding our dealing with Russia, and there has been a recent shift in Russia's relationship.”

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.

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.