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What they need to do their jobs. protecting all of us. i commend the president-elect for nominating general kelly because as i know first hand, john is a straight talking, candid, courageous leader who will say exactly what he thinks. his values are a reflection of america's best values. and he will not disappoint. over military career spanning more than 40 years, john kelly and his family have sacrificed much serving our country. and yet here he is, willing to serve again. it is with great pride that i introduce him to you today. thank you. >> thank you secretary gates. senator? >> thank you ...

Office after having already devoted many decades of his life to the distinguished service of our country. when he retired from his last command, commander of the u.s. southern command, general kelly was the longest serving marine corps general still on active duty, having worn the uniform for almost half a century. he was the longest serving active duty general in marine corps history. i believe i think he was the second longest serving general officer in the entire armed forces, only the late general john busy also an officer of the highest integrity served longer, john bessey, 46 years to ge...

Requires managing multiple dough mystic areas. i'm confident he would do so as well as secretary of homeland security. in addition, as senior military assistant to two sek secretaries of defense, john successfully helped lead the largest and most complex organization in the country. he was invaluable to me and leon panetta in helping break down bureaucratic barriers to operation and holding senior officials accountable for decisions and performance. the needs of the troops on the front line were always foremost for him. special importance to this committee, john kelly was twice assigned as mar...

It's a privilege to join senator mccain with whom i served during the vietnam war. and would i just say from my vantage point, john, you are a hero. i'm proud to have served with you and proud to know you today, to sit with you today. secretary gates, you are one of the finest secretaries of defense we have ever had. i'm honored to be with you today. we're introducing a man who needs little introduction to this committee. general john kelly, john francis quelly, and to welcome his wife, karen, and their daughter, kathleen and her husband, jake, sitting behind to us this confirmation hearing. k...

In terms of skills and experience, general kelly is in my view superbly qualified to serve as secretary. but it is john's character and values that truly set him apart. to put it quite simply, he is one of the finest people i've ever known. i would trust him with my life and indeed many others, mainly young marines, literally have done so. and how often is it that a tough commander genuinely is beloved by his troops? integrity in word and deed is the source of moral authority. and it is moral authority that moves people to follow a leader, even at personal risk and sacrifice. john kelly is a m...