John Warner: “I think they have gone from the area of 'need to have' to the area of 'nice to have.'”

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.

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.

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