McCain Remarks on His Political Career

We also need to have the issue of defense procurement reform addressed. That will be one of my highest agenda items.

In Arizona, I will resume my duties in the Indian Affairs Committee and work on Native American issues, land, water, and, of course, the significant military presence we have here in Arizona. Our bases and our training grounds, our Goldwater Ranges and others, are very vital to maintaining the training and readiness of our members of the military.

And so I'll be looking forward to working on those issues, as well as the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Finally, could I say that I certainly applaud many of the appointments that President-elect Obama has announced, including what is pretty well known, and that is the selection of Governor Janet Napolitano as the new head of the Department of Homeland Security.

I have already talked with her and look forward to moving her nomination as quickly as possible through the United States Senate. I think she's highly qualified. And we as citizens of Arizona are very proud to have a border state governor and someone with her knowledge and expertise serving in this very, very important and vital position.

I think we all know that we face challenges from Islamic extremism throughout the world, and I believe that she will do an outstanding job.