John Warner: “You're a man of courage and you take on the tough jobs in that Congress and do the very best you can to achieve working…”

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.

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

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