John Warner: “The strength of our economy is no less important than the strength of our weapons systems.”

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.

The civil jury is what prevents the encroachment of the more powerful and wealthy citizens.

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.