John Warner

That's important. You're above other Services' average on retention now?

I do not anticipate any change in the policy of nuclear testing. As a matter of fact, I think it's important that we continue to lead as a Nation in terms of the nonproliferation efforts to strengthen that policy.

It seems to me we ought to have some sort of a test case before we in a widespread manner begin to provide arms to certain segments of the Sunni population.

I think some of these citizens of Iraq will turn on a dime and 1 day they're your friend and the next day they're your enemy.

I think it's important that we take a look at this thing.

Only a third of Baghdad has really been subjected to the January 10 doctrine of the President.

The underlying purpose for the surge was to provide a security situation in the capital of Iraq.

The President report to Congress on July 15 with regard to the situation in that AOR, specifically Iraq.

I don't know whether you had the opportunity, Mr. Vickers, to read in the New York Times today an article by Michael Gordon.

The surge has demonstrated absolutely superb dedication and sacrifice on their part.

In no way do I suggest anything but the highest regard for the General, but this Admiral is the top boss in that region.

I would like to have you provide for the record hopefully your commitment that you will come back to Congress.

Again, your segment of overall DOD responsibility was pretty well carved out and created by Congress.

It's in the President's budget for $94.5 million, construction of a SEAL team operation facility.

I think it's extremely important that we have that in the record.

I commend the President for having chosen very wisely.

The council of representatives are going to assume control of Iraqi affairs.

I don't want to see the American GIs tasked as the principal persons that have to go in and clean up this situation.

This is fundamentally a law enforcement and governance role, not a military role.

Therein is what this hearing is all about, to hopefully assure this committee that you're going to be an independent individual;

I anticipate that. Wouldn't you?

I believe your response to our colleague from Connecticut's question clarified it for my purposes, that there is no diminution;

I think that puts in perspective my understanding.

But his role will not be diminished?

If you see and learn from the various Cabinet officers that there's a deficiency in the law, I would hope that you would ask the President to promptly send to Congress such legislative requirements as may be needed to make certain all…