John Warner: “I'm speaking for myself, but I know I'm also speaking on behalf of my colleagues from Virginia.”

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.

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

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 relationships.