John Warner: “In no way do I suggest anything but the highest regard for the General, but this Admiral is the top boss in that region.”

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.

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.

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

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