John Warner: “In Afghanistan today, the growth of narcotics is growing exponentially.”

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

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.

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.

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.