Mark Warner: “I think the Senator is aware that I, in my capacity as ranking on Armed Services, have not objected to what Senator Lott…”

“I think the Senator is aware that I, in my capacity as ranking on Armed Services, have not objected to what Senator Lott has put out as some format. To the contrary, I have indicated to him my strongest support for whatever evolves, hopefully with his leadership and others'--yourself--out of this effort. I commend the Senator but I am prepared to make whatever adjustments are necessary in order for this very important concept to be formalized and instituted in the Senate. I thank the Senator.”