But, that All-Volunteer Force is fragile, like everything else in life.

New climate conditions, new geographic realities, changes in economic and commercial circumstances, and pressures of migrating populations, all will test old alliances.

Now, in 2007, I was privileged, as a member of the Armed Services Committee--with Senator Clinton--and, the two of us--she, largely--initiated the first statute for the Pentagon to begin to look to future missions and roles as affected by…

We must anticipate new and revised missions for our military forces, and factor those into our calculations of the consequences of climate change for America's national security.

I'm delighted that President Bush has nominated Rob to serve as Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission.

I can personally attest to his high, exemplary character.

I'm speaking for myself, but I know I'm also speaking on behalf of my colleagues from Virginia.

I think he'll be striving to make sure that all people in this country have the opportunity to benefit from the digital revolution.

It cannot be a military operation alone. It is a coordinated effort.

I appreciate very much General Eikenberry's willingness to take on an extremely difficult mission, and I look forward to his testimony.

I commend the President and the Secretary of State for this outstanding nomination.

I am honored to present General Eikenberry to this distinguished committee and I strongly and unreservedly endorse his nomination.