John Warner: “But let me make one thing clear. It has to be bipartisan.”

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.

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

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.

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